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Maybe I've killed too many brain cells over the years or just forgotten
some basic stuff but my understanding of Archimedes Principle is that
the buoyant force on an object is equal to the weight of the fluid it
displaces. This means that my boat that weighs 8000 lbs must displace
8000 lbs of water in order to float. If she takes on 8000 lbs of
water, she sinks cuz the buoyant force doesnt balance the weight.
Right?
So, why do people make a distinction 'tween displacement and weight?

This may not be what you are looking for, but......
There are a number of weights and tonnages associated with boats/ships, that
need to be differentiated.
For instance:
Displacement
Deadweight
Lt. Ship
Gross tonnage
Net Tonnage
Etc.
So .... each of these "weights" (and not all are) refer to different,
specific weights/measurements associated with the boat


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