A vessel hull having a pair of vents formed in the chine on each side for
allowing air to be introduced to the bottom and a pair of downwardly
extending fins formed longitudinally along the chine adjacent to each
vent. Each vent can be formed by a recess in the chine dividing the chine
into a forward portion and an aft portion. Each fin is preferably formed
longitudinally along the aft portion of the chine and extends below the
waterline. The fins counterbalance the removal of a portion of the chine
to vent the bottom and increase stability during turns. The hull
preferably also includes a pair of chine extensions projecting aft of the
transom on each side for reducing or eliminating side-to-side oscillation
of the stern when the hull is propelled through the water at slow speeds.