Thus {HEAD ~ the platform} passes slightly toward {TAIL ~ the inboard side} of vertical, and tends to stay stowed by force of gravity 
passes slightly toward
Thus { HEAD ~ the platform } passes slightly toward { TAIL ~ the inboard side } of vertical , and tends to stay stowed by force of gravity
OTH HEAD HEAD HEAD HEAD HEAD HEAD REL REL REL TAIL TAIL TAIL TAIL TAIL TAIL TAIL OTH OTH OTH OTH OTH OTH OTH OTH OTH OTH OTH OTH