[Rhodes22-list] Forward Weight

[bchilds1]

Speaking of weigh distribution:  I have noticed on my Rhodes (build in 82, I
think)  that it does not set on the water line.  I noticed this when
examining the fact that the water (when washing) does not drain rearward
from the cockpit bench seats.  It remains in the forward portion of the
drain trough.  Then I noticed that the boat is not setting on the water
line.

This is even with 1) no water in the forward holding tank, 2) the battery in
the stern and 3) with a 9.9 HP 2 cycle engine on the stern.

Anybody have any ideas?

----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Grandholm <paul at grandpower.com>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 10:41 AM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Forward Weight


My wife likes to sit on the bow while we're sailing and the boat still
sails just fine.  I think her weight forward offsets the big honkin' four
stroke Mercury I bought last year hanging off the stern.

Paul
>
>MJM is so smart that I never disagree with him but do on this one - I think
>more weight up front results in a more balanced helm, lets you point higher
>and increases speed as a result of a longer water line and less transom
>turbulence.  But I hardly ever get to sail so this would be an interesting
>thread to open to all you active, brilliant Rhodies.
>
>stan/gbi
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Michael Meltzer" <mjm at michaelmeltzer.com>
>To: <bestpestcontrol at earthlink.net>; "The Rhodes 22 mail list"
><rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 11:07 PM
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] I really appreciate you guys
>
>
>> they was one thing not mentioned, the boat does NOT like weight forward,
I
>seens as little at 20 pounds effect the trim and dig the
>> noose into chop, this is not a good idea for the boat.
>>
>> MJM
>>>
>
>
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