[C320-list] Down in the bow

[Art Harden]

Interesting thoughts from everyone. I may work on some weight distribution. Maybe even strip everything out of the front of the boat and see if that makes a difference, but that will be next year. We pulled yesterday. 

Art Harden
Catalina 320 “Tortuga” #243
937-477-5544

> On Oct 3, 2020, at 2:53 AM, Chris Nichols <cinichols at btinternet.com> wrote:
> 
> Over time lots of folk accumulate all sorts of toys and kit on their boat. On a c320 this tends to get stowed aft as the lockers are big. Perhaps your boat is simply unburdened aft?
> Or else have you looked at mast rake? Did your rigger miss a toggle in the forestry and rake the mast forward?
> 
> Chris
> 
>> On 3 Oct 2020, at 02:22, Dick Walker <dickwalker at att.net> wrote:
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>> That is no true. Use only the stern tank unless you need the extra water. 
>> 
>> Cheers
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Dick Walker
>> 740 Olive Ave.
>> Coronado ,CA 92118
>> 619.435.8986
>> 
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>>>> On Oct 2, 2020, at 18:15, Art Harden <artstree at aol.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I keep both tanks full so they should balance out. There is only 15’ of chain in the locker and again I have an anchor in the stern locker and should balance out.
>>> 
>>> Art Harden
>>> Catalina 320 “Tortuga” #243
>>> 937-477-5544
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 2, 2020, at 4:07 PM, Ade Bateman <ade.bateman at outlook.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Forward water tank full? Lots of anchor chain in the locker?
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of Art Harden
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 2, 2020 12:00 PM
>>>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Down in the bow
>>>> 
>>>> I have a puzzle for everyone. Tortuga sits down in the bow by about 2”. I have yet to figure out why. I have checked other 320’s and they all seem consistent in height above the water. I don’t know of weight out of place and it is just not a missed striping of the hull. Any thoughts or ideals? Any similar situations? Does this affect performance?  
>>>> 
>>>> Art Harden
>>>> Catalina 320 “Tortuga” #243
>>>> 937-477-5544
>>>> 
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