It generally means that the hull form has a narrow form forward as opposed
to a symetrical widening and narrowing of the hull which positions max beam
midships. In a form having a fine entry, max beam is aft of midship.
Steve

"Gordon" wrote in message
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What is meant when a sailboat is said to have a " fine entry" into the
water?
G

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