[alberg30] Re: waterline/trim ?


Mon Nov 9 06:19:05 PST 1998


Tom,

I helped Mike Lehman pull his mast this weekend.  I didn't make any
measurements, but the bow came up a lot.  I think that's the biggest
factor in your current waterline.

 - George

> Tom Sutherland said:
> 
> I could live with 1 1/2 to 2 inches but at this time in her "unrigged and
> unloaded state" InCahoots # 412 is setting maybe 8 to 10 inches high at the
> bow ! I really haven't put a tape on it but  the next I go to the lake I
> plan to measure the exact distance from the water , both from the stem and
> from the stern and maybe get  comparisons from some of you good folks.
> 
> > >1). The water tank is empty.
> > >2). The anchor locker is empty.
> > >3). The mast , boom  , & roller furling has not been installed.
> > >4). The Atomic-4 has been replaced with a Westerbeke 30 ......which may
> > >weigh 50 to 75 lbs. more.
> > >
> > >    would these factors be enough to effect the trim by what seems to be
> > >an appreciable amount  or should I look else where ? If so........ where
> > >?

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