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The Bows of Great American II

Main Hull (close-up)

At the waterline (the blue stripe), Great American II's main hull (the middle hull) is only three feet wide. As a result, she slips through the water with little resistance.
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Main hull bow (close-up
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Similarly, the floats (pontoons or amas), are very narrow and create very little resistance.

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Great American II
's intrepid three eagles keep a constant lookout!

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