Final stability

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In canoes, as in other boats and ships, ultimate stability is the stability of the hull against capsizing when tilted or on moving water (waves). If the final stability is high, the lift forces do not lead to a sudden increase in the lean angle. Whether the restoring forces that want to bring the boat back into its normal position are large or small is not relevant when assessing the final stability. A slight increase in the incline through the buoyancy, which can be easily absorbed by the paddle support , is possible with good final stability.

A canoe with high final stability can thus be easily and safely folded in order to carry out various paddling maneuvers. A high level of final stability is also advantageous for riding on waves rolling to the side.

The final stability is strongly defined by the hull design of the canoe. In addition to the length-width ratio, the shape of the bottom and the transition between the bottom and the side wall also play a major role. As a general rule, a flat base with a sharp transition into the side wall results in poor final stability, whereas a V-shaped or round base with a soft transition into the side wall is advantageous for high final stability. Likewise, it is generalized that the final stability is, to a limited extent, the opposite of the initial stability .

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