Just removed 400 pounds of lead from the bow of our E 31I.
We moved some equipment around, and moved the stern anchor to the bowsprit. She sits level now with the water line about 2 inches lower.
Now we have room for another water tank, and all chain rode.
I heard rumors of this ballast being added for static balance leaving the factory. Is this ballast really required? We are gaining usable weight with the tank and chain rode, this should not affect helm, unless I'm totally wrong about weight and balance.
I'm afraid to sell the ingots and then find out we need to reinstall them.
Any opinions?
We moved some equipment around, and moved the stern anchor to the bowsprit. She sits level now with the water line about 2 inches lower.
Now we have room for another water tank, and all chain rode.
I heard rumors of this ballast being added for static balance leaving the factory. Is this ballast really required? We are gaining usable weight with the tank and chain rode, this should not affect helm, unless I'm totally wrong about weight and balance.
I'm afraid to sell the ingots and then find out we need to reinstall them.
Any opinions?