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Old 08-23-2006, 01:08 PM
khumalop3 khumalop3 is offline
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pls help

hi folks pls help me calculate the stability of a toy boat, i built a toy boat but now the problem is that it is no stable in water and it does not move in a straight line, i would like it to move in a straight line.
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Old 08-23-2006, 01:11 PM
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got a rudder?
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Old 08-23-2006, 02:04 PM
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No calculations help here without drawings of your model but…

If you have any extra on the top sides like thick masts or antennas, try removing them and maybe add some small weights at the bottom of the hull, stones work well. Adding a keel helps for directional stability, something like a pencil or a steel rod, if you need the ballast.

Do you have a image you can post.
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Old 08-24-2006, 02:59 AM
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answer

I don't have a ruder and drawings at this stage
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