T&T: Ballast

[Rich Werner]

Similar question for a GB32.  We have 180 ft of 3/8" chain plus windlass etc
and the bow seems low.  The chain weight is about 280 pounds.  Would an
equal amount of weight at the back of the boat in the lazarette provide a
balance.  We do have a problem with water draining out of the cockpit.

Rich
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Rich & Laura Werner
GB32-277

 

snip....One of the things that we've always loved about her is the flare of
her bow, and the way she takes head seas (she parts them, like Moses!) But
at anchor or at the dock she has a tendency to be bow down on her lines.

Tell me about ballast. . . how do we know "how much?" What kind do we use to
make it easy but stable? Where do we put it (exactly, if anyone
knows.) We don't want heavy stuff rolling around anywhere, but it would be
nice to see a level waterline. Any advice on ballast would be welcome.