The length of the boat determines the safe carrying capacity of a boat based on its stability and weight distribution.
The length of the boat determines the number of people it can carry safely. As explained by an old man, larger boats require stronger construction to avoid collapse under their weight, a risk not faced by small boats. The length of the boat impacts its stability and weight distribution, affecting how many people can safely be aboard.
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