are wider boats more stable?
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The more beam a boat has, the more form stability it has. ... Because of the two components of Righting Moment, it is true that wider boats are more stable than narrower boats and boats with lower centers of gravity are more stable than boats with higher centers of gravity.
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Pursuit makes a good production boat and the fit and finish on the models you mentioned are very nice, indeed, which some buyers prefer. In the above 30 foot Express category Pursuit seems to have the edge in fit and finish but, as you mentioned, the Grady layout seems to be more accommodating in these size models.
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Vans are wider, longer and higher than a car, which makes them more susceptible to high winds. A van's height also requires more overhead clearance.
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The wider tire will rest on the surface of the protrusions and will have a greater chance of spinning (shearing). Recently I have put 235/85 R 16 Cooper ST-T tires on my Gurkha. These tires are perfect for my car,as they are taller and narrower. They can be aired down without any decrease in the GC.
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The BBS LM-R for example looks small in a 19" while the ZCP wheels look bigger. It all depends on how far to the edge of the wheel the spokes extend. For a given wheel, 20" will weigh more and the ride will be worse. Also, 20" tires are less common and usually more expensive.
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Longer vanes have more surface area (therefore more steering control and drag) than smaller vanes. When shooting a fixed blade broadhead do you want the arrow to sooner or later after it's launched?
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Three Blade They have a major advantage when going against heavy winds and seas or a current as they will keep your boat speed by up to 30% better than the two blade. Moreover, they will run much smoother and reduce vibrations as it is balanced around 3 or 4 points as opposed to 2.
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Fortunately, the fact is that inflatable boats are just as safe as traditional boats, and in some cases they may even be safer! ... Because of the oversized inflatable tubes, inflatables are quite buoyant on the water and very difficult to capsize thanks to the low center of gravity.
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For deep snow traction, you want to stay floating on top of the surface as much as possible and not digging down into the snow. Just like in sand, you want to avoid excessive wheel spin, so wider tires with tread paddles or independent blocks running radially across the tread work best.
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Advantages. Larger tires improve handling and cornering, due to wider tread faces and stiffer sidewalls. ... Wider tires may also increase acceleration, especially in very powerful vehicles such as muscle cars. Larger wheels with lower profile tires are sometimes aesthetically desirable.
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Catamarans are known to afflict sailors with much less seasickness than monohulls. ... The catamaran provides a gentler motion and in general, a more pleasurable sailing environment. The motion of the boat might be quicker, especially if sailing upwind, but it is usually perceived as more predictable.
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Sea kayaks are long and often very narrow which allows them to track very well. You can check these touring kayaks out. They are designed to go straight, but turning can be a much bigger challenge than in a river kayak. ... River kayaks have shorter and flatter hulls which allows for quick and responsive maneuvering.
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Only the 22' sumo Arima is self bailing. Self bailing boats tend to have a higher center of gravity, be heavier, and less fishing deck space (at least for boats in the 17-19' range).
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Old Town Canoes are not the best. But they are good and usually are good values. ... Old Town, Scotty, and several other manufacturers make canoe stabilizers that work very well.
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If the former, you can set up your handlebars a little higher so that you aren't leaning too far down when in the areos. If speed over short distances, then drop the bars as much as you can and start working on that flexibility. But overall, yes they do make a difference, in feel, comfort (for good or bad) and speed.
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Quality and resale is above average for production boats. Carver is notorious for making the most useable space out of the interior. Very roomy boats. Many of their designs sacrafice looks for interior space as a matter of fact, but the Santego you are looking at is a great combination of styling and layout.
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A wide tire distributes the vehicles weight over too large of a surface, preventing deformation from occurring at the same rate as a narrow tire with the same pressure (force). A narrow tire will hold better than a wide one by keying to the surface aggregate due to the greater vertical force.