keelless
/ˈkiːl.ləs/
adjective
- Of a boat or ship: having no keel (the long piece along the bottom that helps keep it stable).
- Ancient dugout canoes were often keelless, relying on paddlers for balance.
- The small inflatable raft was keelless, making it easy to carry but hard to steer in strong winds.
- A keelless sailboat can be tricky to handle because it lacks the stabilizing weight below the waterline.