[Rhodes22-list] Ballast ?

[Goodness]

Whoa!  I would never add on external ballast like that.  You will upset the hydrodynamics which will slow you down and likely create a long term leaking problem.  The rhodes is tender initially but stiffens at 20 degrees.  With the magnificent hull design is very stable when the rub rail hits the water.  Reef sooner or add a flexible fresh water tank down below.
Just my opinion, hope it helps.



On Jan 20, 2012, at 3:43 PM, John Shulick <jsbudda at verizon.net> wrote:

> 
> Happy new year to all,
> 
> I would like to get some input from the forum about Rhodes 22 heeling
> characteristics. As the Rhodes is the only boat I've ever sailed on I have
> no point of reference about how "stiff " the boat should be when the wind
> approaches 10knts. The specs say a Rhodes has ~ 700 lbs ballast. I know the
> centerboard is 100 lbs because I've weighed it. The shoal keel is
> encapsulated concrete. Being and older boat the extra ballast in my Rhodes
> is concrete and I just don't see 600lbs or so of it. I'm considering adding
> 2  100 lb lead bars, one on each side bolted into the bottom of the keel.
> The lead will be appropriately sealed for environmental
> concerns. Any and all comments are welcome.
> 
> John S
> 
> PS:  Rummys mountain picts are cool.
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