Weights and Measures

Picking up a few pounds are we? I hope not, but let's get on the scale before we get too far along. A full dead weight survey would provide the detailed data necessary to calculate the port and starboard and fore and aft trim when she hits the water. For now I will simply stay aware of all appliances, equipment, variable loads and construction materials that have been or will be added, removed or changed as a part of the reconstruction project. Location changes are just as important as the net weight changes.
A weight addition or re-location far forward or far aft could cause her to hobby horse under sail. However, it is important to remember that she had a slight starboard list and aft trim before hurricane Ike so a little weight shift from starboard to port and stern to bow would not be a bad thing.

From the table below it is clear that my weight reduction program is thus far running in place. Like the man at the race track said, ' I sure hope I break even today, I really need the cash". The heavy sprit heel and bronze Sampson posts represent added weight right on the bow. The added batteries and heavier Sitka Spruce mast adds weight on the center line but the elimination of the oven and propane system mitigates that weight gain a smidge. I sanded off 5 coats of bottom paint.....that's gotta weigh something.

Shooting for an October splashing to see how she sits. Once we see actual freeboard and trim she will be put back on the hard for bottom paint and boot stripe.