Of a ship: Unsteady, crank.

= crank, adj.2

Liable to lean over or capsize: said of a ship when she is built too deep or narrow, or has not sufficient ballast to carry full sail. crank by the g…

= walt, adj.

Of a ship: too buoyant and therefore unsteady in the water.

That lops or appears to lop or lean on or towards one side; having one side lower or smaller than the other. Originally Nautical (of a ship)…

Sensitive to, or easily affected by, external physical forces or impressions; spec. Of a ship: Leaning over too easily under sail-pressure; crank…

Not navigable; that cannot be navigated. Of a ship or boat: That cannot be employed in navigation.

(un-, prefix1 affix 1.)

Nautical. Requiring repairs.

Nautical. = crank, adj.2