Boat design and hull shapes

Hull

Also: hull

The hull is the load-bearing body of the boat. On a packraft it consists of the air tubes and the floor.

The shape and volume of the hull determine stability, speed, agility and load capacity. Manufacturers often name their hull shapes; Alpacka, for example, distinguishes Classic Hull, Cargo Hull and Whitewater Hull.

Sources and further reading

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

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