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To: Libloather

When loaded with crew, passengers, and all they need, the center of gravity has to be below the waterline, provided the line is painted at the right level. Otherwise, the ship will flip over. With such a huge superstructure, I have always wondered how they achieve that.


17 posted on 03/31/2026 2:27:35 PM PDT by Retain Mike ( Sat Cong)
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To: Retain Mike

Look at the generators, motors, RO systems, food and waste storage systems, stabilizers and fuel compartments for a city, all below the water line.

All propelled by electric pods that rotate 360 degrees.

Pretty amazing stuff!


49 posted on 03/31/2026 3:22:55 PM PDT by MV=PY (The Magic Question: Who's paying for it?)
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To: Retain Mike

I read somewhere it is cheaper to live on one of these year round than here on land! lol


53 posted on 03/31/2026 3:42:48 PM PDT by US_MilitaryRules (#PureBlood )
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To: Retain Mike; Libloather

“When loaded with crew, passengers, and all they need, the center of gravity has to be below the waterline, provided the line is painted at the right level. Otherwise, the ship will flip over. “

NOPE


54 posted on 03/31/2026 3:45:26 PM PDT by TexasGator (1.)
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To: Retain Mike

“I have always wondered how they achieve that.”

ballast ... the same way it’s been done for hundreds of years ...


66 posted on 03/31/2026 4:19:32 PM PDT by catnipman ((A Vote For The Lesser Of Two Evils Still Counts As A Vote For Evil))
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To: Retain Mike

Ballast?


95 posted on 03/31/2026 5:39:10 PM PDT by 1FreeAmerican
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