Secure any solid weight to the hull, as it can become a dangerous projectile in rough water or if you're knocked down. I've had good luck securing batteries to a sailboat hull by using flame treated HDPE plastic glued down with g/flex epoxy. If you want to add weight consider a battery for an electric trolling motor as one option - or an anchor, or something else with potential dual uses. A sand bag as used for flooding or in car trunks would be somewhat safer than a cinder block if you don't want the hassle of securing it. Tyler Davis, CA M15 #157 "Defiant" On Sep 20, 2014, at 10:46 AM, George R. Iemmolo wrote:
Wrinkle Boat Mates
I normally sail single-handed but from time to time have someone along. I have found that even alone and sitting as far forward as I can weight distribution seems to tend to be too far aft.
This is leading me to consider adding weight forward. I was thinking a cinder block (40 lbs) in the forward compartment under the V berth. Would I have to secure the weight? In addition I would like to extend the Tiller so that I can sit comfortable as far forward as possible against the cabin wall. I have a Tiller extender but it is articulated at the attachment joint and I would like to have an extension that is a removable solid extension of the tiller. Has any one constructed one or know of anything along that line.