What is placed under the side benches to help prevent capsizing and keep the boat afloat even if full of water?

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What is placed under the side benches to help prevent capsizing and keep the boat afloat even if full of water?

Buoyancy units provide the flotation needed to keep the boat afloat and stable. They are sealed compartments placed under the side benches that trap air or remain filled with a foam-like material. Even if the hull takes on water, these units stay buoyant and push upward, helping to keep the boat from sinking and reducing the risk of capsizing. This positive buoyancy acts as a reserve of flotation that doesn’t depend on the hull staying dry, so the boat remains afloat long enough for rescue.

Buoyancy units provide the flotation needed to keep the boat afloat and stable. They are sealed compartments placed under the side benches that trap air or remain filled with a foam-like material. Even if the hull takes on water, these units stay buoyant and push upward, helping to keep the boat from sinking and reducing the risk of capsizing. This positive buoyancy acts as a reserve of flotation that doesn’t depend on the hull staying dry, so the boat remains afloat long enough for rescue.

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