Drift boat width
The measurement of a drift boat perpendicular to the length, also called Beam.
| Advantages of more width | Disadvantages of more width |
| More side to side primary stability | More effort to hold water |
| Heavier load with less draft | Additional overall weight |
| More lift when backing out of eddies |
It is wise to calculate the width of the beam at the handrail by first deciding the bottom width and the desired flair for your application. The bottom width and flair have more influence on boat performance when it's on the water than the beam at the handrail.
