Boat Lists to Port

[C Skip R]

I purchased a 2005 Cabo 43 approximately 3 years ago. When the boat is sitting in the water it lists to port about an 1 - 1-1/2". Recently I pulled the cockpit port fishbox to find there is lead underneath it. It is very small lead balls like what would come out of a shotgun shell except many pounds of them. Several hundred. From what I can find out from the original dealer it was put in there after the boat was launched as it must have been listing to starboard.

Now my assumption. Some equipment such as Eskimo icemaker & other things were later added in the engine room on the portside. Now with the lead and this equipment the list is to the portside.

Now how and what is the best way to remove the lead?
Thanks

[Submarine Tom]

I'd use a shop-vac, although it should have been bedded-in in the first place to keep it from becoming "live ballast".

Better yet, find someone who wants it and have them come and get it out for "free"!

-Tom

[cyclops2]

Plumbers & guys who still make lead fishing weights or Black Powder guys who pour their balls.

[sabahcat]

Originally Posted by C Skip R

Now how and what is the best way to remove the lead?
Thanks

Originally Posted by Submarine Tom

I'd use a shop-vac,

That must be some vacuum cleaner to suck up lead

[tunnels]

List to port!!
The people that built your boat must be relater to a company i worked for in nz for a short time they are well known and renowned and when there big boats go in the water they will sometimes hire a concrete truck to side on the wharf along side and use concrete to level there boats and make them sit properly !!

We have a 38 footer the same has a list to port !! recently they Moved all the batteries and that took care of some of the problem . The nose is up as well so have to make sure the foward water tanks are completely filled plus the chain locker full of chain instead of rope .

We keep adding all the comforts of home and where ever and exspecting magic things to stay the same . Gensets with motors almost the same hp as a main engine ,water makers and coolers and freezers and huge amounts of batteries to power tv's ,stereos and hundreds if lights !!, Lights every where inside and out and a console that looks like the latest space movie set , oops not forgettiing the hot tub with ton's of steaming water and bubbles . .

Like i read a while back we have lots a new people comimg into the industry that are not boating oriantated or even the sligtest bit interested for that matter its just a job and i dont care , When you ask them a question you just get a vacant look as though you are treading in there sacred space and the answer "its not my problem ,your are the builder " !!

[Mr Efficiency]

Pouring concrete in so it sits level ? What text book covers that procedure ?

[cyclops2]

We are in bussiness to make money. Not correct, safe boats.

[tunnels]

Originally Posted by Mr Efficiency

Pouring concrete in so it sits level ? What text book covers that procedure ?

Sorry cant name names ! the company is still operating believe it or not !
I was amazed and saw things that were beyond all reational thinking in my book .
Like heres a company thats been in the industry for years and years and have the attatude of they are among the best if not the best .
Was a happy day when i eventually left !

(Text book suppliment !!Modern boat design by unboating minded type people and some oldies that lost the plot years ago and should know better !!.

[PAR]

This happens to boats as they age. The best advise you can receive is to remove every single item that isn't physically screwed down to the boat. Empty every locker, including the anchor, remove every cushion, every spare dock line, I mean literally strip out everything that's not attached, including the lead shot. Where are you at, as I'm in central Florida too and could use any and all lead I find.

Once this is accomplished, you're starting with a level playing field.

This class of boat isn't going to list with a few odds and ends on board, such as an ice maker and other relatively light weight stuff, even if on the same side.

Can you list how the boat is equipped? To directly answer your question, the lead should have been mixed with resin, then poured into where ever they thought necessary. This will make it one lump of cured goo and lead. You might have some luck with a hammer and chisel, but you'll still have good size chunks to remove and yep, your hands will probably be the best thing available, unless you can vacuum up the shot.

I wouldn't be surprised if the boat leveled up a good bit just when emptied, but there are also other options, before calling Anthony the local mason, to mix up a runny patch.

[C Skip R]

Originally Posted by PAR

This happens to boats as they age. The best advise you can receive is to remove every single item that isn't physically screwed down to the boat. Empty every locker, including the anchor, remove every cushion, every spare dock line, I mean literally strip out everything that's not attached, including the lead shot. Where are you at, as I'm in central Florida too and could use any and all lead I find.

Once this is accomplished, you're starting with a level playing field.

This class of boat isn't going to list with a few odds and ends on board, such as an ice maker and other relatively light weight stuff, even if on the same side.

Can you list how the boat is equipped? To directly answer your question, the lead should have been mixed with resin, then poured into where ever they thought necessary. This will make it one lump of cured goo and lead. You might have some luck with a hammer and chisel, but you'll still have good size chunks to remove and yep, your hands will probably be the best thing available, unless you can vacuum up the shot.

I wouldn't be surprised if the boat leveled up a good bit just when emptied, but there are also other options, before calling Anthony the local mason, to mix up a runny patch.

Correct the lead is mixed with some type of resin. You cannot just pull it out with your hands. It will require cutting out or as you mentioned maybe a chisel and hammer. The lead was not put in by the manufacturer it was put in by the dealer when they took possession from the manufacturer. The boat has alot of equipment. Icemaker, 2 ac units & watermaker all on port side. 700gl fuel tank is one tank located under cockpit. Water & batteries are on starboard side as well as most heavy misc items. I'm located in New Smyrna Beach, fl.

[cyclops2]

Wonder why larger boats capsize in rough weather or inlets at high tide currents with winds.

Mistress " designs the bedroom & dinning areas ". She is a NAVAL specialist.

[C Skip R]

Originally Posted by cyclops2

Wonder why larger boats capsize in rough weather or inlets at high tide currents with winds.

Mistress " designs the bedroom & dinning areas ". She is a NAVAL specialist.

Never had a worry of that and have come in some rough inlets.

[cyclops2]

You need to go to the north New Jersey inlets. LOTS of boats roll over. Including commerical fishing boats. Last time I watched boats laying sideways as they were swept thru the inlet. Was so regular, that a " Bookie ' stood there taking bets on any boat. Money changed hands FAST. I have not been there in 50 years. Hopefully some insurance companies had SOME brains to reduce their claims & losses.

Rich

[C Skip R]

Understand seen that down here as well. I was referring to my boat not others.