>> From memory, my GM is about 14 inches and Draco's was about 6 feet. >> The > > Sean's got a bigger fag packet than me, obviously ! > > Beeky > But no ballast and a free water surface in the boiler about a foot above the water line - I remember when we rode up onto the side of the cut in President that the initial lurch as she hit the bottom was followed by a second as the water slopped in the boiler - quite scary when you are in the engine room!
I would agree that it's desirable to keep the counter just above the water line - if the effect of heeling is to bring a wider section of the boat below water this will resist further heeling. Conversely a low drain into the front cockpit will allow an extra weight of water in with no compensating buoyancy. Sean
