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Re: Physics and buoyancy question

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Originally Posted by Tem1514 Mentor View Post
I may not be able to stuff the hull with enough pool noodles to achieve that much lift.

So any thoughts, ideas?
Stuffing pool noodles inside the hull does nothing to increase bouyancy, since they would not be displacing any water - unless, of course, the boat is already sinking and the hull is filling with water... is that what you meant?


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