[Public-List] waterline height

[Gordon Laco]

I'm in the water Roger so I can't measure... But I do have photos of
SURPRISE ashore that I'll send off list.

G




On 21/06/11 10:34 AM, "Mike Lehman" <Sail_505 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Roger,
> 
> Sorry I was away for a few days. I just measured...
> 
> Bow to water - 42.5"
> Stern to water - 28.5"
> Mid-ship (Between the large ports) - 32"
> 
> I should point out that each boat will be a bit different depending on how
> much gear is on board, type of engine and whether the water tank and fuel
> tank are full. We have raised our waterline several times over the years
> because the boat has become heavier which I think it due, in part, to water
> in the hull itself. Our fuel and water tanks are always near full and we
> carry the necessary cruising gear, but we only carry the main and a roller
> furled jib, the only extra sail on board is a spinnaker. Our engine is a
> Universal M4-30 diesel which weights about 50 lbs less than the Atomic 4. We
> have her floating on her lines perfectly finally, but it did take
> adjustments over the years. Hope this helps.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Roger L. Kingsland
> Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 3:38 PM
> To: 'Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all'
> Subject: [Public-List] waterline height
> 
> Gord and Mike (Lehman),
> 
> I sent you each of-line emails similar to the one below on Friday but have
> been having computer problems and I they might not have gotten to you but
> might if I sent them on "the page."  Also, if anyone could help me get the
> dimensions from the deck to waterline, I would greatly appreciate it.  I did
> the bottom paint yesterday and, not knowing where to put the top, I held it
> low and good old 148 now has a weird looking 18" deep boot stripe.
> 
> Here is the original email:
> 
> "Hope you and yours are well.  We just finished the sealer coat on good old
> 148's bottom; starting to see the light.  We are thinking, rather than
> launch in the river this year and finish the interior while afloat; we might
> just finish her on the trailer in July and August in time to get to The Bay
> for the good September/October sailing.
> 
> 
> 
> We were going to launch without anit-fouling paint, let the dirty line from
> the river water mark the water line, and add bottom paint in the fall.  But,
> the new plan requires outside data to establish the top of the bottom paint.
> 
> 
> 
> If you are going aboard this weekend, might you please do me a big favor;
> with no one on the boat (or at lease similar weight people at each end, then
> each side), measure the height of the FG deck (not including, taffrail,
> toerails, the stem plate and the wood under it) above the water at the bow,
> stern and amidships.   I am trying to establish the top of my bottom paint
> and if I know the waterline dimensions, I can establish my line.
> 
> 
> 
> Please call my cell with questions; no big deal if you don't have time.
> 
> 
> 
> Best,
> 
> 
> 
> Roger"
> 
> 
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