Long tail (extended stern)
Also: long stern
A long tail is an extended stern. It lengthens the waterline, making the boat faster and better at tracking.
- 1Round stern
- 2Extended stern (long tail)
- 3TwinTail with V-notch
According to the retailer, long, narrow boats like the MRS Nomad S1 are particularly suited to long trips. The downside: a long stern is less agile in tight whitewater and can be held in holes more easily.
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