Predictions of the Resistance and Squat

of 27 Series 64 Model Hulls

L. Lazauskas, Cyberiad, leo@cyberiad.net
February 27, 2014

Summary
Predictions of the resistance and squat of 27 Series 64 hulls are compared to measured values. All pre-
dictions were made using Flotilla version 6.1. Consult the Monohull Manual for an explanation of the
notation used, and for instructions on how to run the validation yourself.

1 NOTES
The performance of Series 64 was first reported by Yeh [3]. Robards [2] also investigated the series in his
thesis.
Molland et al [1] investigated a hull based on a variation of this series they called the “5s”. Predictions
for this hull will be presented in a separate report.

2 GEOMETRY
Body plans of the parent hulls are shown in Figures 1, 4 and 7. Principal geometric particulars are
summarised in Table 1.

3 RESULTS
All results were calculated with Flotilla 6.1. The hull was represented with 41 stations and 41 waterlines;
512 θ-intervals were used in the calculation of hydrodynamic integrals, and a turbulent eddy viscosity of
νt = 0.0000779m2 s−1 was used for all cases.

3.1 Resistance
Specific resistance components are shown in Figures 2, 5 and 8. Specific resistance is defined as R/∆ where
R is the resistance component and ∆ is the weight of the vessel in Newtons.
Predictions of total resistance are, in general, good for Froude numbers below about 1.0 for all 27 hulls
under consideration. For Fr > 1 predictions of total resistance are generally below experiments. There are
several possible causes for the under-prediction.

• An examination of the squat characteristics of the individual hulls suggests that Flotilla is predicting
that the CG of many of the hulls continue to rise as Froude numbers increase beyond 1.0. However,
the experiments of Yeh [3] show that, in general, the bow does not continue to rise as Flotilla predicts,
but tends to settle at a constant position; for some hulls, the bow tends to drop back to its at-rest
location. For several hulls (e.g. M4787 and M4788), Flotilla predicts that both the bow and stern
continue to rise with respect to their static locations for F > 1. (This does not mean that those
particular hulls are planing!) In short, if the transom immersion is under-estimated there will be an
attendant under-prediction of the transom hollow resistance.

• Splash and spray could be significant at high Froude numbers. If this is in fact the case, then our
model of splash drag is inadequate.

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 • The experiments could be inaccurate at high Froude numbers. Some people have privately expressed
suspicions as to the accuracy of some of the Series 64 resistance tests. Experimental results and
trends for the Series 64 hulls are used by many naval architects and other boat designers. Perhaps
it is time to re-test some of the models using the latest equipment and facilities?

3.2 Squat
Figures 3, 6 and 9 show the change in (vertical) location of the bow and stern relative to their static (i.e.
at rest) values.

References
[1] Molland, A.F., Wilson, P.A. and Taunton, D.J., “Experimental measurement of the wash character-
istics of a fast displacement catamaran in deep water”, Ship Science Report No. 124, University of
Southampton, Dec. 2002.

[2] Robards, Simon William, “The hydrodynamics of high-speed transom-stern vessels”, M. Engineering
thesis, The University of New South Wales, Nov. 2008.

[3] Yeh, H.J.H., “Series 64 resistance experiments on high-speed displacement forms, Marine Technology,
Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, July 1965, pp. 248-271.

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Model L (m) L/B B/T C∇ CB CM CP CV P CW P S/L2
4787 3.048 11.96 2.0 8.04 0.55 0.818 0.644 0.746 0.738 0.109
4788 3.048 14.02 2.0 8.94 0.55 0.818 0.644 0.746 0.738 0.093
4789 3.048 17.73 2.0 10.45 0.55 0.818 0.644 0.746 0.738 0.074
4790 3.048 9.76 3.0 8.04 0.55 0.818 0.644 0.746 0.738 0.111
4791 3.048 11.45 3.0 8.94 0.55 0.818 0.644 0.746 0.738 0.094
4792 3.048 14.48 3.0 10.45 0.55 0.818 0.644 0.746 0.738 0.074
4793 3.048 8.48 4.0 8.05 0.55 0.818 0.644 0.746 0.738 0.115
4794 3.048 9.91 4.0 8.94 0.55 0.818 0.644 0.746 0.738 0.098
4795 3.048 12.54 4.0 10.45 0.55 0.818 0.644 0.746 0.738 0.077
4796 3.048 11.96 2.0 8.60 0.45 0.677 0.637 0.605 0.743 0.102
4797 3.048 14.07 2.0 9.58 0.45 0.677 0.637 0.605 0.743 0.087
4798 3.048 17.93 2.0 11.26 0.45 0.677 0.637 0.605 0.743 0.068
4799 3.048 9.76 3.0 8.60 0.45 0.677 0.637 0.605 0.743 0.104
4800 3.048 11.49 3.0 9.58 0.45 0.677 0.637 0.605 0.743 0.088
4801 3.048 14.64 3.0 11.26 0.45 0.677 0.637 0.605 0.743 0.069
4802 3.048 8.45 4.0 8.60 0.45 0.677 0.637 0.605 0.743 0.109
4803 3.048 9.95 4.0 9.58 0.45 0.677 0.637 0.605 0.743 0.092
4804 3.048 12.68 4.0 11.26 0.45 0.677 0.637 0.605 0.743 0.073
4805 3.048 11.96 2.0 9.35 0.35 0.527 0.627 0.474 0.738 0.095
4806 3.048 14.15 2.0 10.46 0.35 0.527 0.627 0.474 0.738 0.080
4807 3.048 18.26 2.0 12.40 0.35 0.527 0.627 0.474 0.738 0.062
4808 3.048 9.76 3.0 9.35 0.35 0.527 0.627 0.474 0.738 0.097
4809 3.048 11.55 3.0 10.46 0.35 0.527 0.627 0.474 0.738 0.082
4810 3.048 14.91 3.0 12.40 0.35 0.527 0.627 0.474 0.738 0.064
4811 3.048 8.45 4.0 9.35 0.35 0.527 0.627 0.474 0.738 0.103
4812 3.048 10.00 4.0 10.46 0.35 0.527 0.627 0.474 0.738 0.087
4813 3.048 12.91 4.0 12.40 0.35 0.527 0.627 0.474 0.738 0.067

Table 1: Principal particulars of Series 64 model hulls.

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 M4787

Figure 1: M4787 parent hull.

0.35 0.35 0.40

Series 64: M4787 Series 64: M4788 Series 64: M4789
Exp. Exp. Exp.
Wave Wave 0.35 Wave
0.30 Hollow 0.30 Hollow Hollow
Friction Friction Friction
Form Form Form
Splash Splash 0.30 Splash
0.25 Total 0.25 Total Total
Specific Resistance

Specific Resistance

Specific Resistance
0.25
0.20 0.20
0.20
0.15 0.15
0.15

0.10 0.10
0.10

0.05 0.05 0.05

0.00 0.00 0.00

0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
Froude Number Froude Number Froude Number

0.35 0.35 0.40

Series 64: M4790 Series 64: M4791 Series 64: M4792
Exp. Exp. Exp.
Wave Wave 0.35 Wave
0.30 Hollow 0.30 Hollow Hollow
Friction Friction Friction
Form Form Form
Splash Splash 0.30 Splash
0.25 Total 0.25 Total Total
Specific Resistance

Specific Resistance

Specific Resistance

0.25
0.20 0.20
0.20
0.15 0.15
0.15

0.10 0.10
0.10

0.05 0.05 0.05

0.00 0.00 0.00

0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
Froude Number Froude Number Froude Number

0.35 0.35 0.40

Series 64: M4793 Series 64: M4794 Series 64: M4795
Exp. Exp. Exp.
Wave Wave 0.35 Wave
0.30 Hollow 0.30 Hollow Hollow
Friction Friction Friction
Form Form Form
Splash Splash 0.30 Splash
0.25 Total 0.25 Total Total
Specific Resistance

Specific Resistance

Specific Resistance

0.25
0.20 0.20
0.20
0.15 0.15
0.15

0.10 0.10
0.10

0.05 0.05 0.05

0.00 0.00 0.00

0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
Froude Number Froude Number Froude Number

Figure 2: Specific resistance of Series 64 hulls: C B = 0.55.

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 0.030 0.030 0.030
Series 64: M4787 Series 64: M4788 Series 64: M4789
Bow Bow Bow
0.025 Stern 0.025 Stern 0.025 Stern

0.020 0.020 0.020

0.015 0.015 0.015

0.010 0.010 0.010

z/L

z/L

z/L
0.005 0.005 0.005

0.000 0.000 0.000

-0.005 -0.005 -0.005

-0.010 -0.010 -0.010

-0.015 -0.015 -0.015

0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
Froude Number Froude Number Froude Number

0.030 0.030 0.030

Series 64: M4790 Series 64: M4791 Series 64: M4792
Bow Bow Bow
0.025 Stern 0.025 Stern 0.025 Stern

0.020 0.020 0.020

0.015 0.015 0.015

0.010 0.010 0.010

z/L

z/L

z/L
0.005 0.005 0.005

0.000 0.000 0.000

-0.005 -0.005 -0.005

-0.010 -0.010 -0.010

-0.015 -0.015 -0.015

0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
Froude Number Froude Number Froude Number

0.035 0.030 0.030

Series 64: M4793 Series 64: M4794 Series 64: M4795
Bow Bow Bow
0.030 Stern 0.025 Stern 0.025 Stern

0.025
0.020 0.020

0.020
0.015 0.015
0.015
0.010 0.010
z/L

z/L

z/L

0.010
0.005 0.005
0.005
0.000 0.000
0.000

-0.005 -0.005
-0.005

-0.010 -0.010 -0.010

-0.015 -0.015 -0.015

0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
Froude Number Froude Number Froude Number

Figure 3: Squat of Series 64 hulls: C B = 0.55.

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 M4796

Figure 4: M4796 parent hull.

0.35 0.35 0.45

Series 64: M4796 Series 64: M4797 Series 64: M4798
Exp. Exp. Exp.
Wave Wave 0.40 Wave
0.30 Hollow 0.30 Hollow Hollow
Friction Friction Friction
Form Form 0.35 Form
Splash Splash Splash
0.25 Total 0.25 Total Total
0.30
Specific Resistance

Specific Resistance

Specific Resistance
0.20 0.20 0.25

0.15 0.15 0.20

0.15
0.10 0.10
0.10

0.05 0.05
0.05

0.00 0.00 0.00

0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
Froude Number Froude Number Froude Number

0.35 0.35 0.45

Series 64: M4799 Series 64: M4800 Series 64: M4801
Exp. Exp. Exp.
Wave Wave 0.40 Wave
0.30 Hollow 0.30 Hollow Hollow
Friction Friction Friction
Form Form 0.35 Form
Splash Splash Splash
0.25 Total 0.25 Total Total
0.30
Specific Resistance

Specific Resistance

Specific Resistance

0.20 0.20 0.25

0.15 0.15 0.20

0.15
0.10 0.10
0.10

0.05 0.05
0.05

0.00 0.00 0.00

0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
Froude Number Froude Number Froude Number

0.35 0.40 0.45

Series 64: M4802 Series 64: M4803 Series 64: M4804
Exp. Exp. Exp.
Wave 0.35 Wave 0.40 Wave
0.30 Hollow Hollow Hollow
Friction Friction Friction
Form Form 0.35 Form
Splash 0.30 Splash Splash
0.25 Total Total Total
0.30
Specific Resistance

Specific Resistance

Specific Resistance

0.25
0.20 0.25
0.20
0.15 0.20
0.15
0.15
0.10
0.10
0.10

0.05 0.05 0.05

0.00 0.00 0.00

0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
Froude Number Froude Number Froude Number

Figure 5: Specific resistance of Series 64: C B = 0.45.

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 0.030 0.030 0.030
Series 64: M4796 Series 64: M4797 Series 64: M4798
Bow Bow Bow
0.025 Stern 0.025 Stern 0.025 Stern

0.020 0.020 0.020

0.015 0.015 0.015

0.010 0.010 0.010

z/L

z/L

z/L
0.005 0.005 0.005

0.000 0.000 0.000

-0.005 -0.005 -0.005

-0.010 -0.010 -0.010

-0.015 -0.015 -0.015

0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
Froude Number Froude Number Froude Number

0.030 0.030 0.030

Series 64: M4799 Series 64: M4800 Series 64: M4801
Bow Bow Bow
0.025 Stern 0.025 Stern 0.025 Stern

0.020 0.020 0.020

0.015 0.015 0.015

0.010 0.010 0.010

z/L

z/L

z/L
0.005 0.005 0.005

0.000 0.000 0.000

-0.005 -0.005 -0.005

-0.010 -0.010 -0.010

-0.015 -0.015 -0.015

0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
Froude Number Froude Number Froude Number

0.030 0.030 0.030

Series 64: M4802 Series 64: M4803 Series 64: M4804
Bow Bow Bow
0.025 Stern 0.025 Stern 0.025 Stern

0.020 0.020 0.020

0.015 0.015 0.015

0.010 0.010 0.010

z/L

z/L

z/L

0.005 0.005 0.005

0.000 0.000 0.000

-0.005 -0.005 -0.005

-0.010 -0.010 -0.010

-0.015 -0.015 -0.015

0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
Froude Number Froude Number Froude Number

Figure 6: Squat of Series 64 hulls: C B = 0.45.

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 M4805

Figure 7: M4805 parent hull.

0.35 0.45 0.60

Series 64: M4805 Series 64: M4806 Series 64: M4807
Exp. Exp. Exp.
Wave 0.40 Wave Wave
0.30 Hollow Hollow Hollow
Friction Friction 0.50 Friction
Form 0.35 Form Form
Splash Splash Splash
0.25 Total Total Total
0.30 0.40
Specific Resistance

Specific Resistance

Specific Resistance
0.20 0.25
0.30
0.15 0.20

0.15 0.20
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.05
0.05

0.00 0.00 0.00

0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
Froude Number Froude Number Froude Number

0.40 0.50 0.60

Series 64: M4808 Series 64: M4809 Series 64: M4810
Exp. Exp. Exp.
0.35 Wave Wave Wave
Hollow Hollow Hollow
Friction Friction 0.50 Friction
Form 0.40 Form Form
0.30 Splash Splash Splash
Total Total Total
0.40
Specific Resistance

Specific Resistance

Specific Resistance

0.25
0.30

0.20 0.30

0.20
0.15
0.20

0.10
0.10
0.10
0.05

0.00 0.00 0.00

0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
Froude Number Froude Number Froude Number

0.40 0.50 0.60

Series 64: M4811 Series 64: M4812 Series 64: M4813
Exp. Exp. Exp.
0.35 Wave Wave Wave
Hollow Hollow Hollow
Friction Friction 0.50 Friction
Form 0.40 Form Form
0.30 Splash Splash Splash
Total Total Total
0.40
Specific Resistance

Specific Resistance

Specific Resistance

0.25
0.30

0.20 0.30

0.20
0.15
0.20

0.10
0.10
0.10
0.05

0.00 0.00 0.00

0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
Froude Number Froude Number Froude Number

Figure 8: Specific resistance of Series 64 hulls: C B = 0.35.

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 0.030 0.030 0.030
Series 64: M4805 Series 64: M4806 Series 64: M4807
Bow Bow Bow
0.025 Stern 0.025 Stern 0.025 Stern

0.020 0.020 0.020

0.015 0.015 0.015

0.010 0.010 0.010

z/L

z/L

z/L
0.005 0.005 0.005

0.000 0.000 0.000

-0.005 -0.005 -0.005

-0.010 -0.010 -0.010

-0.015 -0.015 -0.015

0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
Froude Number Froude Number Froude Number

0.030 0.030 0.030

Series 64: M4808 Series 64: M4809 Series 64: M4810
Bow Bow Bow
0.025 Stern 0.025 Stern 0.025 Stern

0.020 0.020 0.020

0.015 0.015 0.015

0.010 0.010 0.010

z/L

z/L

z/L
0.005 0.005 0.005

0.000 0.000 0.000

-0.005 -0.005 -0.005

-0.010 -0.010 -0.010

-0.015 -0.015 -0.015

0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
Froude Number Froude Number Froude Number

0.030 0.030 0.030

Series 64: M4811 Series 64: M4812 Series 64: M4813
Bow Bow Bow
0.025 Stern 0.025 Stern 0.025 Stern

0.020 0.020 0.020

0.015 0.015 0.015

0.010 0.010 0.010

z/L

z/L

z/L

0.005 0.005 0.005

0.000 0.000 0.000

-0.005 -0.005 -0.005

-0.010 -0.010 -0.010

-0.015 -0.015 -0.015

0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
Froude Number Froude Number Froude Number

Figure 9: Squat of Series 64 hulls: C B = 0.35.