What mode is your boat in when it glides on top of the water due to sufficient power being applied?

The mode in which a boat glides on top of the water as a result of sufficient power being applied is known as planing mode. In this mode, the boat gains enough speed to rise out of the water's surface, allowing it to travel more efficiently. The hull shape is designed to lift the boat up, reducing the amount of water resistance it encounters, which results in a smoother and faster ride.

Planing is typically associated with smaller boats or those with flatter hulls, which can efficiently transition from displacement to planing as speed increases. This is particularly important for activities such as water skiing or high-speed cruising, where getting up on plane allows the boat to maintain higher speeds with lower fuel consumption.

In contrast, displacement mode refers to when a boat is moving through the water and is submerged, displacing an amount of water equal to its weight. Anchoring mode involves the boat being stationary, secured by an anchor, while steady state mode typically describes a continuous operational state of a vessel. These do not involve the boat gliding or skimming over the water like in planing mode.