Boat design and hull shapes

Late rise bow

Late rise bow is Alpacka's term for a bow that rises late, i.e. far forward.

This keeps more length in the water, improving tracking, while the bow is still high enough for waves. Alpacka uses the term, for example, for the Caribou.

Sources and further reading

• Alpacka Raft: Comparison Guide (English)

Research as of 13 Nov 2026. We have marked manufacturer information as such.