Vessel Water Line Location as a function of Overall Displacement A boat will float at a level such that the weight of the boat (displacement) will equal the weight of the water displaced by the vessel. Fresh Water – 62.4 lbs/ft3
Vessel Water Line Location as a function of Overall Displacement Actual Vessel Displacement – 0 lbs Water displaced by hull – 0 lbs (0 ft3) WL
Vessel Water Line Location as a function of Overall Displacement Actual Vessel Displacement – 300 lbs Water displaced by hull – 300 lbs (5 ft3) WL
Vessel Water Line Location as a function of Overall Displacement Actual Vessel Displacement – 8000 lbs Water displaced by hull – 8000 lbs (128 ft3) WL
Vessel Water Line Location as a function of Overall Displacement Actual Vessel Displacement – 12,000 lbs Water displaced by hull – 12,000 lbs (192 ft3) WL
Vessel Water Line Location as a function of Overall Displacement Actual Vessel Displacement – 10,000 lbs Water displaced by hull – 10,000 lbs (160 ft3) WL