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What is tumblehome on a canoe?

Gunwale narrower than maximum width.

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  1. A type of paddle grip
  2. A storage compartment
  3. Gunwale narrower than maximum width ✔

Why: Tumblehome means the gunwale width is less than the maximum width, improving final stability.

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Answer: Gunwale narrower than maximum width. Tumblehome means the gunwale width is less than the maximum width, improving final stability.

  1. Canoe en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canoe
    the gunwale width is less than the maximum width, the canoe is said to have tumblehome
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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