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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Does adding decking improve stability?
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<blockquote data-quote="mr coastie" data-source="post: 501063" data-attributes="member: 24525"><p>Any weight added ABOVE the centerline of a vessel will reduce stability, creating a "top heavy affect" adding weight BELOW the water line of the hull would aid in stability, usually as a result of additional displacement of hull surface area. A sailboat weighted keel adds to it's stability, counteracting the affect of the additional weight of masts and sails above it's centerline..</p><p>I hope this makes sense...(my two for sure)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mr coastie, post: 501063, member: 24525"] Any weight added ABOVE the centerline of a vessel will reduce stability, creating a "top heavy affect" adding weight BELOW the water line of the hull would aid in stability, usually as a result of additional displacement of hull surface area. A sailboat weighted keel adds to it's stability, counteracting the affect of the additional weight of masts and sails above it's centerline.. I hope this makes sense...(my two for sure) [/QUOTE]
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