[Public-list] weight distribution/racing

[John Birch]

The late Alberg racing wizard Gord Proctor used to keep the water tank about 
1/3rd full - same with fuel. At his peak he was unbeatable on the Great 
Lakes. Nothing heavier in the lockers than lifejackets - nothing in the 
lazerette at all. All weight below aft of the mast step.
Skipper near the bridge deck - crew forward of the skipper and aft of the 
mast whenever possible except running downwind in air - then some crew aft 
to lengthen the waterline, but not so many as to submerge the trailing edge 
of the transom.

Hope this is a help.

The ice is moving out - soon back to things pelagic.

Cheers,
JB

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gordon Laco" <mainstay at csolve.net>
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 11:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Public-list] weight distribution/racing


> 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
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>> 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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