[C320-list] Water Tank Balance

[Pat Ireland]

Deplete the forward tank first.  No need to weight the bow down if you
don't need to.  And what is this "we are not racers"?  Any time there is
another boat close, 320's tend to prick up their ears, kick up a wave, and
take on the feel and motivation of a true racer.  Empty that bow tank
first.  :)  Pat

On Sat, May 23, 2015 at 6:16 PM, Kaare Wold <sailor3952 at charter.net> wrote:

> Skippers,  would appreciate some opinions on the recommended practice for
> balancing the use of water in the fwd and aft water tanks.  Assuming both
> tanks are full, there are several options available.  One is to deplete the
> fwd tank first.  Two is to deplete the aft tank first.  Three is to use
> water from both tanks equally.
> What is the recommended method to keep the boat in the optimum sailing
> trim?  We are not racers, but cruisers.
> Thanks for your suggestions and comments
> Mary & Kaare Wold
> S/V  Sheet Music  #945
> Sturgeon Bay, WI
>