I'm providing final test results and report after last reading of the pendulum. I mean instantly. Assuming list of missing and foreign weights is completed which is doable in some cases.
Is there a reason for deadweight removal? I would have thought the engineering kit would be included in the test if it is present during normal ship operations. EDIT: nevermind 'Light Ship'
There are two answers to this: The technical answer first. The deadweight removal is necessary because we are not just concerned with weight, but also center of gravity. The value we report for light ship includes a center of gravity. And that should only represent weights that ALWAYS remain in the same location on the ship. Engineering items can move around the ship. So we include them as part of the normal outfitting weight, but not as part of the light ship. This signals to the vessel master that those weights may have slight alterations. The practical answer second: Engineering kit is a grey area. Should it be deadweight or not? You get different opinions on this with different USCG inspectors. That is why I like to communicate with the inspector beforehand. This is what comes from experience with stability tests. I know about these little problems and anticipate potential solutions beforehand.
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The pain in your voice "no, seriously, all shipyard workers OFF THE SHIP" :)
I'm providing final test results and report after last reading of the pendulum. I mean instantly. Assuming list of missing and foreign weights is completed which is doable in some cases.
Is there a reason for deadweight removal? I would have thought the engineering kit would be included in the test if it is present during normal ship operations. EDIT: nevermind 'Light Ship'
There are two answers to this:
The technical answer first. The deadweight removal is necessary because we are not just concerned with weight, but also center of gravity. The value we report for light ship includes a center of gravity. And that should only represent weights that ALWAYS remain in the same location on the ship. Engineering items can move around the ship. So we include them as part of the normal outfitting weight, but not as part of the light ship. This signals to the vessel master that those weights may have slight alterations.
The practical answer second: Engineering kit is a grey area. Should it be deadweight or not? You get different opinions on this with different USCG inspectors. That is why I like to communicate with the inspector beforehand. This is what comes from experience with stability tests. I know about these little problems and anticipate potential solutions beforehand.
Hi Nick, iv watched all your vids and would like to chat to you about a boat build project , whats the best way to contact you? email? Thanks Thomas
Best way is to send an email to sales@dmsonline.us
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