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To: TexasGator

Then what other devices of their construction prevents rolling over, if the center of gravity is above the waterline?

61 posted on 03/31/2026 4:09:34 PM PDT by Retain Mike ( Sat Cong)

To: Retain Mike

“Then what other devices of their construction prevents rolling over, if the center of gravity is above the waterline?:”

ballast ... same thing that’s been done for hundreds of years ...

72 posted on 03/31/2026 4:32:33 PM PDT by catnipman ((A Vote For The Lesser Of Two Evils Still Counts As A Vote For Evil))

To: Retain Mike

“Then what other devices of their construction prevents rolling over, if the center of gravity is above the waterline?”

The center of buoyancy.

78 posted on 03/31/2026 4:56:41 PM PDT by TexasGator (1.)

To: Retain Mike; catnipman

The boat's center of gravity well above the waterline.

86 posted on 03/31/2026 5:10:09 PM PDT by TexasGator (1.)

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