Thread: capsize ratio
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Old 15-10-2005, 19:44   #1
Scott k
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capsize ratio

CAPSIZE RATIO = BEAM / (DISPLACEMENT / 64) 0.333

Is this formula overly simplified? Wouldn't keel design have a significant influence? IE. full keel vs.fin, amount of ballast, lead vs.iron, placement of ballast and etc.? Furthermore, what effects would heavily provisioning for an extended cruise have on this formula?

Scott
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