Spitzgatter
A pointed gate is a type of sail or motor boat whose hull tapers at the stern and the rudder blade is attached to the stern. This differs from the round and flat gates stern shapes .
This hull shape is characterized by high stability even in heavy seas , which is why lifeboats are often designed as pointed gates.
These types of boats were very popular in the Scandinavian region. The Norwegian yacht designer Colin Archer used this hull shape for his legendary sailing ship constructions, which, paired with a positive deck jump, were characterized by a special seaworthiness and were therefore often used as a pilot cutter .
The motor yachts include classic pointed gates with pronounced rough water properties, especially of Scandinavian origin (Skagerrak, Saga, Agder, Joda, Nidelv yachts, etc.).
See also
- to the word meaning Gatt
- One- class Spaekhugger