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Keel boats were and are used for transporting cargo, mainly inshore and on navigable rivers. They are powered barges in effect.
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Why was the keel boat invented?
The keel boat was invented to provide stability and maneuverability to boats, especially in rough waters. The addition of a keel helps prevent capsizing and allows for better control over the boat's direction.
Where is the keel of a boat?
on the bottom
What is a boat backbone?
KEEL
What does the keel do?
The keel is important because it forces the boat to move forwards when the force of the wind on the sails might also be pushing the boat sideways. The keel stops the boat simply going directly downwind.
What is term for depth of water to float a boat clear of bottom?
The distance between the bottom and the keel of a boat is the draught (British English).
What is the boat frames called?
The keel .
What is the spine of a boat called?
keel
What is the backbone of a boat called?
keel
Who invented the keel boat?
Ben Lexen invented the winged keel for the American Cup
What does carina mean?
In Latin, carina is a word for boat, or the keel of a boat.
How big is a keel boat?
how big is a keelboat
Why is a keel used?
A keel stabilizes a boat allowing it to go in a straight line (one direction).
