[C320-list] Trim Ballast

[Chris Burti]

Most C-320's have a noticable Port list and some of us have considered
adding such ballast. I would recommend using the boat for a season to see if
it levels out after you have loaded it with the usual accumulated 'stuff''.

Then if you are still listing, I would check to see if your mast is centered
as it take a very small amount of lean to list the boat. Next, if it is
still listing with empty tanks, I would remove the ballast in the stern
first as that is bad place to carry weight because it can increase any
tendancy to hobby horse.

On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 5:06 PM, Robert Willey <fletch51 at verizon.net> wrote:

> 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
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> ----- 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
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> 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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>> To: Catalina List
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>> Subject: [C320-list] Trim Ballast
>> Sent: May 9, 2010 12:28
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>> 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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Chris Burti Farmville, NC