Capsize Control The capsize screening value C is an indicator of a sailboat’s suitability...

Capsize Control The capsize screening value C is an indicator of a sailboat’s suitability for extended offshore sailing. C is determined by the formula

C = 4D−1/3B,

where D is the displacement of the boat in pounds and B is its beam (or width) in feet. Sketch the graph of this equation for B ranging from 0 to 20 ft assuming that D is fixed at 22,800 lbs. Find C for the Island Packet 40, which has a displacement of 22,800 pounds and a beam of 12 ft 11 in. (Island Packet Yachts, www.ipy.com).