On Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:21:04 -0600, Vic Smith
wrote:



Don't think so. Although I'm not an expert on hull shapes, I think
the most common is called round bilge.
Don't know the actual shape of the time bandit, but from the clip I
got the impression it's not common for the crab boats.
It was made with shallow water in mind, but is used in the deep.
Not as maneuverable as other hull types.

Found this:

http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punew...165221058.html
The captains' ages are — Sig (42), Andy (44), Keith and Jonathan (45)
and Phil (51). Their vessels' dimensions, ages and propulsions are,
respectively — Northwestern, 127 x 32 x 14 feet is 31 years old,
powered by a 1,300 hp Cat; the Wizard, 155 x 31 x 13 feet, is 63 years
old and powered by a 1,300 hp Cat; the Cornelia Marie, 130 x 30 x 14
is 18 years old and is powered by two 900 hp Mitsubishis; and Time
Bandit, 113 x 28 x 8 is 17 years old and powered by a pair of 425 hp
Cumins. The Time Bandit is also flat-bottomed. The Wizard is a former
U.S. Navy yard oiler.

Note the Time Bandiit's 8' draft.

--Vic