Stern

Also: aft, stern

The stern is the rear end of a boat. Packrafts come with round, extended (long tail) and notched sterns (TwinTail).

Stern shapes from above and from the side

1Round stern: turns easily
2Extended stern (long tail): more waterline
3TwinTail with V-notch (Anfibio Revo)

A longer stern lengthens the waterline and improves tracking and speed. A short, round stern makes the boat turn easily. The stern usually carries the fin mount, and on many MRS boats also the zipper for luggage in the tube.