[Rhodes22-list] Extra ballast

[Mary Lou Troy]

That's a lot of lead. I've been told that Rhodes 22s sail better when 
a bit bow down but that seem like a lot. Was there more on one side 
than the other. Some R22s have a slight list to starboard. I'd try 
sailing her with the lead and then take some of it out and see if it 
improves the handling. If it's better, take more of it out. I'd do 
the testing on a day when the winds were pretty steady testing the 
boat on the same course. And to answer your question - no I've never 
hear of anyone adding lead ballast. We do keep our water tank full 
(except when we forget).

Best,
Mary Lou
1991 R22 Fretless
Rock Hall, MD



At 05:47 PM 6/11/2010, you wrote:
>I've been a little concerned because my R22 has been laying pretty 
>bow down in her slip. Upon further investigation I found a lot of 
>extra lead ballast stuffed under the second battery and in a hatch 
>in the head. I've attached a few pictures. Has anyone seen this 
>before and is there any reason I should leave it there?
>Thanks
>Leo
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