Growing up learning how to sail, I learned from the skipper that very smart boat designers had figured out how to balance sail power and keel weight.
And, when you are sailing a 40 foot racing sloop, and the wind is really high, you kind of hope they got it right, because a two ton keel could sink you in 50 degree water rather quickly.
I bought myself a centerboard boat - a real beauty, if you think buying a boat in Cranford, NJ makes any sense whatsoever. The not sinking required rather athletic work, and, of course, good sailing training.
Keeping things stable.
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