I think this picture shows a boat that has a hole poked through it's bottom.
If this happens the water will only flood available areas until the new
level of displacment is equalized. If you took a common ice tray and set it
afloat with holes in two or three compartments it would still ride pretty
high in the water. This is not the same as taking on green water from the
topsides. If every compartment in the boat was flooded it would ride much
lower. At this point the amount and location of flotation built in
determines whether or not she will be stable enough to stay right side up.
Terry Rausch
HMS 18 #23
(no name yet)
KC MO
Oskari Reuna wrote:
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> West Wight Potter Website at URL
> http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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> Hi Potters,
> I am examining what kind of cockpit I should build into my own
> pocket-cruiser (she is similar boat than P15). I find interesting
> picture from web. You can find it here:
>
> http://www.westwightpotter.com/images/Potter15_unsinkable.jpg
>
> I can not understand how boat can float so high? As far I understand the
> boat is not even full of water (in the photo). Look at the photo. It
> would be "easy" to put more water into cockpit and after that cockpit
> floor would be so low that drain holes will not work (because they would
> be under waterline).
>
> Have I understand everything right?
>
> Your comments would be very wellcome!
>
> Regards,
> Oskari
