Restoration Project: Adding Weight to Level Trim

[CapeCodAngler]

I have an older 19' fiberglass skiff (Midland) that I am restoring with the help of a professional boat builder. We have added a new outboard (Honda 90) and a console (battery location) and under seat gas tank (midship). We took the boat to a local pond and trial floated it today. After moving around the gas tank (full) and console, it seems that we need to add weight to the bow area to get the boat level. We are thinking of adding lead weight in the bilge area in the bow.

The original specs indicate that it can handle the weight of the Honda.

Anyone else deal with a similar problem" Suggestions?

Thank-you

[tunnels]

Originally Posted by CapeCodAngler

I have an older 19' fiberglass skiff (Midland) that I am restoring with the help of a professional boat builder. We have added a new outboard (Honda 90) and a console (battery location) and under seat gas tank (midship). We took the boat to a local pond and trial floated it today. After moving around the gas tank (full) and console, it seems that we need to add weight to the bow area to get the boat level. We are thinking of adding lead weight in the bilge area in the bow.

The original specs indicate that it can handle the weight of the Honda.

Anyone else deal with a similar problem" Suggestions?

Thank-you

Its not a good idea using lead weight to balance as in a rought sea the bow will not lift and you will end up with a boat that is wet and a real dog !!lus it dangerous as without quick bow lift you could have a wave come over the front and filling the boat with tons of water , once one wave comes in ,the next and the next untill it is full and sinking !! dont do it !!
At rest the bow should look up anyway . its at speed you need to use the power trim to do your leveling .

Boat on the water with one person in the driving possition should has approx 3 to 4 Dregress of angle of attack or slightly more when planing at about 1/2 to 3/4 throttle .

[gonzo]

They make hot babes for bow ballast

Originally Posted by gonzo

They make hot babes for bow ballast

Post some application form please! .pdf or .doc preferred!

[CapeCodAngler]

Thank-you for your suggestions. My wife would not let me use the "hot babes ballast solution", so I sold the boat.

A appreciate your help

[hoytedow]

The 2 happiest days in a man's life; the day he buys a boat and the day he sells it.

[CapeCodAngler]

QED...That's all folks