There was a discussion of some of these issues earlier this year. It started
when someone asked about putting hundreds of pounds of lead in the bow. I
was on the side of NOT doing that, but I cannot say which side prevailed, so
you could check the archives and judge for yourself.
I have exactly the same situation you have, Henry & Lynn (A-4 and 9.9
outboard both). Empty, she is about half an inch low at the stern. I would
say you might as well just live with it.
If the truth be known, the same squat exists in a standard C-27 when you
fill the cockpit. You can easily observe this if you just look closely at
other boats going by. The simplest cure is to put people forward, either on
the rail or forward on deck if conditions suit.
Dave S. (Demitri)
On 6/27/08 12:59 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 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
>
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