Masthead Bouyancy

Originally posted by MRJP BUZZ 585

Originally posted by MRJP BUZZ 585

Originally posted by I luv Wight

Originally posted by Medway Maniac

If boats were just designed with much less buoyancy off the centreline they'd float lower on their sides when capsized with lots of hull immersed, and 

a) drift much more slowly, 

b) allow you to climb on the c'board more easily, and 

c) have less tendency (or need) to invert. 

The Optimist is designed exactly like this - easy to right, easy to get in, stable when righted (full of water), but of course then you need a big bucket!

Well theres the answer lets all get oppis   

great choice i always thought that those little kids were having all the fun.