Henry & Lynn
Until you get the A4 removed, you're pretty much stuck.? Think of it as having Uncle Sid parked on the lazarette seat every time you go out! I wouldn't add any more weight.? If you have a tiller, get an extension and sit forward in the cockpit, and enjoy the rest of the summer and fall! Peter Z Snagglepuss #2622 -----Original Message----- From: Lynn Colgan Cohen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:21 pm Subject: catalina27-talk: Our butt is dragging Hello Everyone,? ? We have a Catalina 27 (1975). We're using a Yamaha outboard, although the original (non-working) Atomic 4 inboard is still in the boat . We hope to get it out and sell it for parts over the winter. The rear end of the boat sags a bit, as you might expect. Not a lot, though - the bottom of the thru-hull for the engine exhaust is at waterline. We plugged this hole with a wooden bung to prevent her taking on water there.? ? Do any of you have this situation? Can anyone suggest ways to counteract the sagging stern? Is it advisable to put a counterweight of some sort in the V-berth storage space?? ? We assume that the boat is sailable in this condition. and we have taken her out like this.? ? Any suggestions would be appreciated....? ? Henry & Lynn? ?
