by Guest » Mon Dec 21, 1998 1:00 am
A Naval Architect I know responded to the question of a ballasted c/b: " My wild guess is that 30 lb. or so of lead at the tip of the centerboard would make a *huge* difference in the capsize and righting characteristics. In any case, all we need is duct tape and some dive weights to experiment. 50 lb (another wild guess) might make it very difficult to get the boat to turtle.
BTW, its good if your boat doesn't "turtle" (go upside down). I may try this in the summer, not sure I want to drill-out and fill the end of my only c/b though. Anyone try other options, such as water-ballast, movable milk containers?
John C
John C (pf_flyer_1-at-yahoo.com)