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Can a Seaplane Hull Work on Snow?

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sanman

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Can a seaplane hull land on snow and take off from it?

I'm not talking about floats here -- I'm talking about an actual hull, like a seaplane has. Has anybody ever tried anything like this?

What are the issues and challenges here?

Shouldn't the broader surface of a hull work better for snow, while also being more streamlined and reducing the aerodynamic drag compared to floats?
 
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