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What does a flatter-bottomed hull give a canoe?

Higher initial stability.

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  1. Less cargo space
  2. Higher initial stability ✔
  3. Higher top speed

Why: A flatter bottom feels steady when sitting flat, giving higher initial stability.

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Answer: Higher initial stability. A flatter bottom feels steady when sitting flat, giving higher initial stability.

  1. Canoe en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canoe
    A flatter-bottomed hull has higher initial stability
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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