[Public-list] Weighty Issues

Fri Jun 15 10:00:45 PDT 2007

How about get yourself 200 feet of chain and put it forward! That should
trim you out :)

Raising 210 lbs 18 inches will raise your KG (keel to the center of
gravity) about 1/2 inch. 
This reduces your GM by 1/2 inch - GM measures the initial stability in
heel. I estimate the GM of the A30 at about 2.6 feet based on Jack
Horrnor's particulars. SO - you haven't lost much, but since most added
weight raises the KG, it's best to avoid it by design.

Mike

Mike Meinhold  
Rinn Duin #272

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Subject: [Public-list] Weighty Issues

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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