DSK wrote:

.... Ring
any bells?



MC wrote:
Yes, but you got the equation wrong.


No, that's the right equation. I see the problem... you don't know WTF
you're talking about.


So you really aren't very good at maths are you? Fancy not seeing that
the equation you posted is wrong even after I pointed it out. Do you
really want to be further humiliated by my spelling out our error? Think
carefully Doug, the position of the parentheses are important.



The correct equation is directly proprtional to the metacentric radius


Instead of blabbing about the metacentric radius, how about looking at a
well known and widely used formula, and taking the time to understand it?

But no, you'd rather babble, that way you can continue to feel smart.



Babble? I think it's you that's babbling. Look up the word.


.. That anyone would seriously use this formular in trying to decide
seaworthiness is a most unwise practice -naval architects don't!


In the absence of more detailed measurements, it's better than nothing.
And it is a useful measure when comparing vessels of similar size and form.

BTW the CSR is not used anywhere I know of for an offshore rating
certificate, but it is occasionally used as a screen for allowing
vessels to enter a particular race.

So, we agree on the first but I know of no race there the capsize screen
is used in that way. Can you give an example?

Cheers