Deflection at chine?

[dcobbett]

Finally getting around to cleaning off the old (probably original-1976) tape lines along the hull and I noticed a slight deflection or bend in the side of the hull about 1" above the chine (see pic's). I don't remember seeing this on other hulls; is it standard and does anyone know what it is for?

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