[Public-List] Stern squat.

[George Dinwiddie]

Jeremy,

On 2/15/13 12:56 AM, j_l_brown wrote:
> Others don't seem to notice, based on a few people sleeping over,
> but it's honestly an issue that is leading me to consider selling if
> I can't solve it.
>
> Which would be a shame, I've got a better mast, good sails, all new
> cushions, new hatches, totally new and dc systems, propane system
> upgraded chainplates etc.  I've put almost 10k into a boat I bought
> for 13k to start.  She's basically ready to go except for a few final
> steps, and the squat which is driving me nuts.

That seems like an extreme reaction, to me. Honestly, having a full 
water tank almost levels out the boat. Having her under sail seems to 
put her in fine trim. I honestly don't worry so much about the trim at 
anchor or under power. She's a sailboat.

  - George

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