Verrill, A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt), 1871-1954 · New York [etc.] D. Appleton and company · leaf 76
and many other fac-tors. Many boats have enough stability to overcomethe tendency to upset without any artificial aid, but asa rule sufficient stability can only be obtained by add-ing some weight or ballast at the bottom of the boat. HOW TO SAIL A SMALL BOAT 63 This may take the form of lead or… … Effect of Wind on Boats of Various Forms Shaded portions indicate leverage of hull against sail. Outlinedrectangles show relative stability areas. while the hull below the water line represents theweight to be pried up. Of course you know that thelonger the lever, beyond the fulcrum, as compared…
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