1 See the STLFSI Key for a list of data series used in the index. For more details on the construction of the STLFSI, see the appendix to the January 2010 issue of the St. Louis Fedâs National Economic Trends. Newsroom: St. Louis Fed Financial Stress Index.
The hull of a boat consists of an internal network of frames that extend from side to side (transverse) and that run the length of the boat (longitudinal), covered by an outer shell plating, usually made of fiberglass or metal.
Types of Hulls. The most important part of a boat is its hull. When a boat is built, the hull is made first and then everything else is added to it. The shape and type of a boatâs hull determine how the boat handles in different water conditions.