[Public-list] weight distribution/racing

[Gordon Laco]

Hi there  -- 

We drain the tank in those circumstances.  Weight forward only helps in very
light conditions and very flat water.  Having the tank full increases the
boat's pitching moment and dramatically slows you down when going into a
head sea.

You would be better advised to do whatever you can to remove weight from the
ends of the boat.

Cheers - Gord #426 Suprise








> Last year, for the big regatta here, the 22 mile race to Daulphin Island
> from Mobile Bay, Al....I purposely filled my water tank (160 pounds
> extra ?) knowing that we were in for a big blow.  My thought was to have
> more weight forward but not too forward.  I also knew my crew wouldn't
> want to be sitting on the rail away from all the action in the cockpit.
> As it turned out we did really well in the race, but I'm still not sure
> if it makes sense to fill the tank.  Anyone have any ideas?
> 
> Patty
> Timbuktu #461
> 
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