Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Re: Launching at the boat ramp (was:LangkawiIslands)

[SFreihof@aol.com]

So, if I read this right, then fresh water is 62.4 lbs/cu. ft. and salt water 
is 64 lbs/cu. ft.?  Yes?  No?

In a message dated 2/8/00 4:28:24 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
vulcania@interpac.net writes:

<< Provided they don't absorb any water-weight, the block you describe has a
 displacement / buoyancy potential of about 27,518.4 pounds in fresh water;
 or 28,224 pounds in sea water.  Subtract from those numbers the weight of
 the block itself, and that's how much additional weight it will float.
  >>