That's the reason for the trim bassast under the fwd berth- just forward of the bulkhead. Jerry jerrymontgomery.org ----- Original Message ----- From: "Norm" <nbundek@earthlink.net> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 2:07 PM Subject: M_Boats: Regarding extra ballast for an M15 When I sail with a friend who weighs 250#, we hit consistently 6 - 6.5 k on a reach in 15-18 k winds. This speed increase comes when he stands in the cabin. I have even seen an occasional 7 k on my GPS with him standing in the cabin and leaning forward at the base of the mast. We go back into the 5k area when he comes into the cockpit. Norm M15 #172 _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.9/834 - Release Date: 6/5/2007 2:38 PM