Splitting Waves and Hairs: Comparing X-bow, Axe Bow, and More

We currently enjoy an explosion of variety in bow shapes, each suited to a different task. Nearly the same bow shape, used on a different hull, may work for entirely different reasons. This time we distinguish between four prevalent bow shapes: conventional hull, X-Bow, Axe Bow, and wave piercing.

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