Totally enclosed lifeboats are ___, so if they flip over, they will automatically flip back to normal.

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Totally enclosed lifeboats are ___, so if they flip over, they will automatically flip back to normal.

Self-righting is the ability of a totally enclosed lifeboat to automatically return to an upright position after capsizing. This happens because the boat’s buoyancy and weight distribution are arranged so that when it ends up inverted, a righting moment acts to rotate it back to normal orientation. That automatic righting improves chances for occupants to access exits and stay safe in rough seas. Stabilized would mean it resists tipping but doesn’t guarantee flipping back upright on its own. Buoyant means it floats, which is true but doesn’t specify anything about self-righting after inversion. Inverted describes being upside down, not a capability.

Self-righting is the ability of a totally enclosed lifeboat to automatically return to an upright position after capsizing. This happens because the boat’s buoyancy and weight distribution are arranged so that when it ends up inverted, a righting moment acts to rotate it back to normal orientation. That automatic righting improves chances for occupants to access exits and stay safe in rough seas.

Stabilized would mean it resists tipping but doesn’t guarantee flipping back upright on its own. Buoyant means it floats, which is true but doesn’t specify anything about self-righting after inversion. Inverted describes being upside down, not a capability.

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