Talk:Squat (shipping term)

Squat and loss of Rudder Control
Squat is the vertical displacement of a hullform due to the pressure delta caused by the water accelerating to pass around the form. Loss of rudder control in shallow water is caused by the confused or insufficient inflow to the rudder in shallow water. Jmvolc 22:51, 6 June 2006 (UTC)

Why does this happen? --> Is it really that complicated?
The article says As the water is pushed downward (and outward) by the passing hull it accelerates and its pressure falls (see Bernoulli's principle). .... I'm trying to imagine a boat lying in a bed of pebbles, and pushing it; wouldn't it lift in the front as well? Seems kind of natural, and not a question of fluid dynamics. In the boat/water scenario, the water is not getting out of the way fast enough, and so the front of the boat goes up.

Stephanwehner (talk) 05:05, 12 August 2008 (UTC)