Yes, the fog has cleared out finally.
Well said and thanks. This is what I will have to do.
Ad Hoc I know you are busy and I only want some confirmation from you. I have read this post several times and I am convinced that this is the...
What do you mean by underwater volume? Blisters, sponson, solid plates, hull alterations?
I am not giving up just yet. The thinking is about monetary needs for an acceptable solution. There are many ways to skin a cat....
Finally I understand my boat's behavior. Thank you for this explanation. Yes, there is a lot to think about.....
I will do a number of measurements while on dry, no matter how long it takes. I hope I can do a complete one side hull's lines plotting with...
What are those blisters look like? Would the existing blister on the stern be part of it, or would that be cut off?
I did not know that my boat had a ' fin '? I know it had rolling chocks, but those were cut off. I have no idea why and when? Is this Roberts 53...
I haven't asked the travel lift operator about the weighting option, but I really hope they can provide that. I am still searching for the...
I went out and took few pictures of the WL/scumline. It shows well. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I see, so there is hope. I am working on the details. I will know more after my haul-out in August. Thank you.
Quite an amount. The total weight of my boat, based on the survey, is 67000 lbs. 1/3 extra weight will bring down the waterline significantly....
That explains, why it is still tender. More ballast is needed, I think we can agree on that. The question is; how much and where to put it?
I think most of the ballast comes from these keel tanks. One on each side 2 x 245 gallons. They are full with water right now. See photo. [ATTACH]
