1. Some factors that could have made the boat sink: if the tape was not pressed on tight enough or was coming off in some places. This could expose seams that let water in.
If there were any cuts in the cardboard. This could disable the waterproof outside by letting the inside meet water.
If it was not stable enough to handle the weight of two people. This could cause the boat to sink because of the sheer weight from the people.
2. To stay afloat, you must have a wide enough base to distribute the weight of the sailors. You must also duct tape every seam so that water has no chance of getting into your boat and sinking it. Also, having a flat bottom helps to distribute the weight and make it easy to climb into and keep in balance.
3. The knowledge of the lowest center of mass is most stable is very important because the captain is in charge of directing the building of the boat, so making a design that includes that principle is essential for making the boat float.
4. Our groups boat sunk at the starting line due to small cut that had appeared in the side of the box. We didn't have any ductape to fix it with, and it ended up being our downfall. Other than that, we had a very strongly built boat.
5. I think that the best rowing technique is to have the two sailors alternate on which side they paddle. This way, it keeps the boat fairly straight.
6. What I would do differently is that I would put pieces of cardboard on the creases in the cardboard and tape them to have an even stronger frame for the boat. And pack extra ductape.
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