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What does it mean when displacement is talked about in sailboats?
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∙ 16y ago
Simply put, the displacement of any boat is the amount of water the hull displaces when it floats. The weight of the water being displaced will be equal to the weight of the boat...assuming it's still floating, that is.
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What kinds of hulls and large cruisers do sailboats have?
Displacement hull.
What kind of Hull's do most sailboats and large Cruisers have?
Displacement hull.
What kind of hulls do most sailboats and large cruisers?
Displacement hull.
What sailboats are used for sailing around the world?
Different types have been used, from 35 ft single handed to large multi-crewed large displacement vessels.
Which statement is true of sailboats Sailboats can maneuver in tight spaces Sailboats can change direction quickly and easily Sailboats are usually the give-way boat in an encounter Sailboats ar?
Sailboats are usually the stand-on boat in an encounter.
What do sailboats have have a tendency to do?
Sailboats have the tendency to Capsize and Swamp.
Why did Egyptians ride on sailboats?
why did egyptians use sailboats? the used sailboats because they where a good way to travel in water
What does displacement mean in motorcycles?
Displacement is the engine size in cubic centimeters.
How many sailboats equal a mile?
depends how big the sailboats are
When was Vanguard Sailboats created?
Vanguard Sailboats was created in 1967.
How are sailboats used for sports?
Sailboats are used in the sport of sailing.
What do small sailboats have a tendency to do?
Sailboats have the tendency to Capsize and Swamp.
