30 Ship Stability for Masters and Mates
Fig. 4.7
b2 1:22 BM 12 d 12 0:48 0:25m
KB as above 0:24 m KM KB BM 0:49 m KG 0:30 m GM 0:19m
Conclusion
Fig. 4.8
Because G is below M, this homogeneous log is in stable equilibrium. Consequently, it will ¯oat with two of its sides parallel to the waterline.