[C320-list] Trim Ballast

[Robert Willey]

Thanks for the information. I checked with the pervious owner and it seems 
that 500 pounds of ballast was put in by a factory team to correct a list to 
port.  I suspect they overdid it although the fridge and empty storage is 
mostly on the port side but I don't think I'll carry that much beer. They 
did use 5200.  Does anyone know if Debond dissolves the  fiberglass also? 
Their website only mentions that it's safe for gelcoat and some paints.
Robert



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <bruceheyman at cox.net>
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Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 3:59 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Trim Ballast


> Robert,
> If they put them in there with 5200 you may have some luck with a product 
> called Debond.  I've never used it personally but have heard it 
> recommended.
> Bruce
> Somerset 671 SoCal
> ------Original Message------
> From: Robert Willey
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> Subject: [C320-list] Trim Ballast
> Sent: May 9, 2010 12:28
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> On trim ballast in 2001 C320.
>
> There are 5 metal ingots glued with caulk on the starboard side behind the 
> seat back, and 3 ingots in the stern starboard side. When the boat sits in 
> the water, it leans noticeably to starboard. What was the thinking behind 
> this and has anyone else had this problem? What is the best way to remove 
> the ballast? It is in there fairly snug.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Robert Willey
>
>
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