What are the stabilizing ridges or fins on the bottom of a boat/ship called?

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ab19901

They are called strakes. On planing hull boats they are commonly referred to as lifting strakes.

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Marky Mark

They are called "Bilge Keels." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilge_keel

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Rinky Dinky Do

Stabilizing ridges or fins?

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