stowing ballast

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  1. Richey
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    I am re-stowing lead ballast pigs (about 70# each) in my Tahiti ketch. Any suggestions on best methods for fastening down securely? Also, is tar still used to level and seal small voids in the bilge? Cement? Other materials? Thank you.
     
    Richey, Jan 6, 2008
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