KnowraMetacentric heightLinked fromLinked fromThe 5 pages that link to Metacentric height, each with the reason it gives.All 5Related 5Ship stabilityRelated: A positive value indicates initial righting tendency; a small value can produce sluggish, excessive rolling.Ballast waterRelated: Adding or moving ballast alters the center of gravity and can change this measure of stability.Hull (watercraft)Related: Hull form affects the metacenter and therefore the vessel's tendency to right itself.Free surface effectRelated: Free surface effect reduces effective metacentric height, weakening the vessel’s initial resistance to heel.Inflatable boatRelated: It helps describe how a boat's hull geometry affects its tendency to right after leaning.