just found a typo ... i should have written - just adding weight is NOT the best as you just make the boat sit lower, AND SLOWER, even if she is sitting 'flat' BOW TO STERN. sorry about any confusion. :: Dave Scobie --- On Tue, 6/26/12, August Trometer <atrometer@gmail.com> wrote:
Good to know, TYVM. I forgot to mention the 30#s of anchor chain where the battery was in the bow. Thanks again!
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of W David Scobie Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 2:12 PM
have the M15 'just' a bit bow down before you get on the boat. the transom almost out is a great measure.
if possible have a friend look at the boat with you sitting to assure that she is on her lines when you are in the cockpit in your favorite place.
the 'sweet spot' depends on your weight ... i'm 220# so it is almost better if i'm sailing the M15 from the cabin ;-)
my M15 had a group 24 battery under the v-berth so this really helped balance the boat.
just adding weight is the best as you just make the boat sit lower even if she is sitting 'flat'.
all this is just 'go fast' stuff. the most important thing is to go out and have fun.
:: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com
--- On Tue, 6/26/12, August Trometer <atrometer@gmail.com> wrote:
Since I have EXTRA weight forward (5 G. water = 80#s, Tool Box = 30#s) do I need to sit that
far forward?
At anchor/or dock, the transom is almost out of the water. I sit about 1/2 way forward.