Positive Stability - The Good Life Positive stability is when the combination of the center of gravity G pulling down coupled with the center of buoyancy B pushing up creates a righting action that forces the vessel back to its upright position. Positive stability occurs when the center of buoyancy B has shifted farther outboard than the center of gravity G shown in the example.
Negative Stability - Turning Turtle Negative stability is when the combination of the center of gravity G and the center of buoyancy B creates a capsizing action that forces the vessel to continue to rollover. This condition occurs when the center of gravity G has shifted farther outboard than the center of buoyancy B shown in the example.
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