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Old 04-10-2012, 08:08 PM   #4
Tony B
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City: Joe Wheeler State Park, Al
Vessel Name: Serenity
Vessel Model: Mainship 36 Dual Cabin -1986
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Call the manufacturer if they are still in business. They can tell you how much deeper your boat would sit in the water for each 1,000 lbs. You might not like the answer,
Another choice would be add more water tanks. Only problem is if the added ballast is not in the center of the boat, say for instance 1 tank on each side, this will make the rocking last longer. Most boats are designed to most efficient and most comfortable at their designed cruising speed. The most efficient is based on anything above put-put speed or above the theoretical hull speed.
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