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02-02-2005, 08:44 AM
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| Longitudinal Centre of Gravity (LCG) If we want to design the new boat, How to know the LCG of boat? Some one tell me that i must know the weight of every equipment in the ship (engine, pump, aux. engine, navigation equipment, etc) so I can get the LCG of the boat. LCG = [total (weight equipment x distance to midship)]/total weight Is this correct ????  |
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02-02-2005, 10:09 AM
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| Yes. That is correct. |
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02-02-2005, 11:06 AM
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| Two quibbles. 1) Not just the equipment. The hull (&c) must also be included. 2) The "distance" must be a signed quantity, i.e. "-" if forward of midships, "+" if aft (or vice versa). LCG is found by marking off from midship according to the result of the formula. |
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