Morry68 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Hi, I was wondering if anyone could give me any help on a problem of stability at rest with my 6.7m Pride sunseeker. It tends to be very rock and roll in the swell even though it has a 5l v8 mercruiser down low on the keel. It seems that the majority of weight is situated in the rear of the boat as it sits high in the bow. Would ballast in the bow bring the boats centre of gravity forward or make it more unstable? I realise they are a deep vee boat which can be less stable however there has to be some solutions. Any feedback would be appriciated. Morry68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregL Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Hi, I was wondering if anyone could give me any help on a problem of stability at rest with my 6.7m Pride sunseeker. It tends to be very rock and roll in the swell even though it has a 5l v8 mercruiser down low on the keel. It seems that the majority of weight is situated in the rear of the boat as it sits high in the bow. Would ballast in the bow bring the boats centre of gravity forward or make it more unstable? I realise they are a deep vee boat which can be less stable however there has to be some solutions. Any feedback would be appriciated. Morry68 Are we talking whilst moving or stationary? Maybe more weight in the fuel tanks might help. I have been in boats that seem to be like a cork when empty, add a few hundred litres in and they are much better. It helped while on the go and at rest. If it's on the drift maybe a sea anchor might help the situation too. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morry68 Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 Are we talking whilst moving or stationary? Maybe more weight in the fuel tanks might help. I have been in boats that seem to be like a cork when empty, add a few hundred litres in and they are much better. It helped while on the go and at rest. If it's on the drift maybe a sea anchor might help the situation too. Greg Greg, Thanks for the reply. It is very rolly when at anchor at sea. In calm conditions at the marina it feels good. The sterndrive sits right at the stern, a 200l fuel tank is close to it, and a 100l water tank is roughly in the centre of boat. i am thinking some ballast at the bow to bring the centre of gravity forward as from the half way mark on the boat forward the chimes sit out of the water. Any thoughts. Morry 68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moggy23 Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Hi morry pm answered Moggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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