[C320-list] Down in the bow

[Chris Burti]

Mast rake can certainly affect trim 

Best Regards,
Chris Burti
Statewide Title, Inc.  

> On Oct 3, 2020, at 7:38 AM, Art Harden <artstree at aol.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>>> 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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