Re: [Paddlewise] Kayak Volume methods

Dan Hagen wrote:

> Craig Olson wrote:
> 
> > 4)  The Archimedes Principle states that the buoyancy force exerted on an object
> > immersed in a fluid is equal to the weight of the fluid (WATER, in our case)
> > displaced.  So float your boat in a shallow sandy area, and fill it with rocks
until
> > it sinks.  Now take all the rocks out & weigh them.  Divide the total weight of
all
> > the rocks by 7.48 and you'll have the boat's volumetric capacity, in gallons.
> > ... for those of us with a scientific inclination, and some time to
> > spare, these little experiments can be illuminating, as well as amusing! 
Although -
> > I confess I've never sunk my boat with rocks!
> 
> Well, Craig, I seem to recall that you came pretty close to applying
> this method on a certain coastal trip last summer (although you were
> using gear instead of rocks).  :-)  At least now I know what you were
> tying to do.  Next time I will help you out by letting you carry some of
> my denser items.

Say, Dan.  Are you by chance referring to a certain rough-water ocean-swell &
small-craft advisory wind-wave trip around K***y Point?  As I recall, *You* went out
first just to "check things out" and didn't respond on the VHF for over 15 minutes. 
My land-lubbing partner & I naturally assumed you'd encountered the worst, so I went
out to rescue you.   Far from trying out some 3rd century BCE (Before Common Era)
Greek scientist's buoyancy theory, I was merely trying to make sure you had not met
a bad end on the high seas.  If you are in need of assistance in transporting your
gear, perhaps you could contact a ferry service?

Craig Olson
Bellingham, Washington 
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