decktohull
Decktohull is a term used in naval architecture and boat building to describe the process of forming the hull of a boat or ship from a flat deck. This construction method involves taking a large, flat sheet of material, typically plywood or fiberglass, and shaping it into a curved hull form. The deck acts as the starting point, and the material is then bent, folded, or otherwise manipulated to create the desired three-dimensional shape of the underwater portion of the vessel.
This technique is particularly common in the construction of smaller boats, such as kayaks, canoes, and some
The resulting hull shape is determined by the way the flat material is cut and joined. Careful