BrianSmith
Senior Member
- Joined
- Mar 20, 2014
- Messages
- 487
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Smartini
- Vessel Make
- 2002 Kristen 52' Flybridge Trawler
Going to be adding scuba tank filler (air compressor) to our new boat (yes, we have purchased a new-to-us trawler! pix and details after we take possession). I have several options for placement of this 130# object, the two most obvious being the lazarette and in the covered area under / forward of the upper helm station on the fly bridge (under all the instruments - it's very roomy in there).
The lazarette location would put the compressor right about the water line, but isn't ideal for a couple of reasons.
The upper helm station might be great - but what about the weight way up high like that? Intuitively, it seems you'd want to NOT have heavy items high up. But I remember someone (probably here on TF) talking about the metronome effect - that a metronome slows down as you slide its weight up the stalk. In fact, I think someone referred to some boats that have a big, heavy "mast" primarily for anti-roll stability.
You guys are a lot smarter about this stuff than I am - so please, opine away!
The lazarette location would put the compressor right about the water line, but isn't ideal for a couple of reasons.
The upper helm station might be great - but what about the weight way up high like that? Intuitively, it seems you'd want to NOT have heavy items high up. But I remember someone (probably here on TF) talking about the metronome effect - that a metronome slows down as you slide its weight up the stalk. In fact, I think someone referred to some boats that have a big, heavy "mast" primarily for anti-roll stability.
You guys are a lot smarter about this stuff than I am - so please, opine away!