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Originally Posted by Ransom
I don't know anything about shipbuilding, but couldn't hulls that had 1/3 the weight have other advantages besides reduced materials cost? If the ship can be built much lighter for the same strength wouldn't that potentially improve speed/draft/maneuverability?
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It wouldn't improve speed, unless your ship is oar or screw propelled. It wouldn't make much difference to draft, since most of the ship's loaded weight is going to be in its cargo. It would probably help you turn a bit faster, although once again, that's more a function of the vessel's length.