[Public-list] Weighty Issues

[Gordon Laco]

> Hi - 
>  
> Caprice #388 sits around 3 inches below the boot stripe in the stern and the
> same 3 inches out of the water in the bow.  I think that this in part is
> giving me the significant weather helm I incur when beating or on a close
> reach.  The most significant rear weight stuff that I've added includes a wind
> generator mounted on a pole behind the lazerrette hatch, and a 28lb dinghy
> motor, a 5lb propane cylinder, barbacue grill all mounted on the stern rail.
> Also, I refit her with three group 31 batteries (house) and a cranking battery
> located under the cabin sole which seem to be right in the middle of the boat.
> All three cockpit lockers are jam with stuff, but it's all light weight stuff
> like sails, fenders, empty 5 gallon tanks, etc.
>  
> I'm thinking about moving the three house batteries which amounts to about 210
> lbs forward to the space right under the V-berth on that flat surface below
> where the draws are located.  These are sealed AGM batteries.
>  
> By doing this, it looks like I'll be moving the batteries higher by
> approximately 18 inches but still below the water line.   Does anyone have any
> idea how much effect this will effect the capsize factor or stability?  Also,
> does anyone have any idea if this will in fact have any significant effect on
> getting her stern up and bow down.  My friends say I should quit drinking beer
> or steer from the bow...but that seems too drastic.
>  
> Are should I just repaint the dang boot stripe?
>  
> Any thoughts would be appreciated.
>  
> Bobby 
>  
> 
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