Displacement Watercraft

Displacement watercraft are boats designed to move through water primarily by pushing water aside, or displacing it, as they travel. They typically rely on hull shapes that cut through the water efficiently, limiting their maximum speed to below their hull's hull speed. This type of vessel is well-suited for stability, cargo capacity, and long-distance travel, often used for ships, ferries, and traditional boats. Unlike planing boats that rise and skim on the surface at high speeds, displacement craft maintain a steady, buoyant presence in the water, making them reliable for heavy loads and steady navigation.