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3.3.2 Summary




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This article is from the Boats FAQ, by John F. Hughes with numerous contributions by others.

3.3.2 Summary



Could you make a SHORT summary of all this?


Yes. Just consider a water-ballasted boat to be an unballasted boat
but with improved capsize angle and all the plusses and minuses of
added weight while afloat but not while trailering. There is a cost in
performance. (gf)



 

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