[Rhodes22-list] Water tank removal and balance

[Christopher Greco]

Not too much rain. ..Im looking for some outside time
On Mar 25, 2014 11:55 PM, "Michael D. Weisner" <mweisner at ebsmed.com> wrote:

> 60 degrees and RAIN!  Still, it is better than the snow we are expecting
> tonight.
>
> Mike
> s/v <-no name -> ('91)
> Nissequogue River, NY
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> I was reading a post regarding balance and it's effect on weather or lee
> helm...and the poster was advised to add ballast, about 200 lbs or so
> behind
> the v-berth near the water tank.... There are times when I have some
> trouble
> in heavier conditions and although there are many suggestions I have read
> concerning balancing sails, etc...sitting forward rather than deep in the
> stern, where I often sit...it occurred to me that I may have another
> variable to consider... Before last season' sailing, I decided to clean up
> my cabin. I rebuilt the counter, removed the sink, and the water tank...not
> considering the effect of water tank balance...
> So my question is, do I need to substitute the weight of that missing water
> or is this something I can ignore.. Again I often sail singlehanded. I have
> an 86, IMF with a rather large Genoa, not sure exactly what size. I am 250
> lbs...yummy!   I also don't hesitate to sit on the rail when necessary.....
> Have a relatively small outboard. 6 hp, Mercury 4 stroke...
> As usual, any help would be welcome!   BTW...close to 60 degrees Saturday!
> It's coming! I might actually uncover Blue Hawaii this weekend and begin!
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