This was my first season with my 1991, 22' Cruiser. It sat in the water for several months and when I hauled it out it was clear that the stern sits evenly submerged at least 5 inches above the painted waterline. The motor lower housings (90hp and 8hp) also sit slightly below the water when tilted up completely. This is an issue with the 8hp when not in use as I have to ensure the transmission is locked in reverse as the prop is partially submerged at all times. I have the usual 15 gal. tanks and no other significant weight except an enclosed SS and canvass cockpit enclosure. Any advice ?
WATERLINE ISSUE
- Thread starter BayBrat
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Welcome BayBrat. Where on Vancouver Island? Curious because I grew up on the "Island".
So, on to business. The C-Dorys are typically heavier than the painted, actually gelcoat water line and are also heavier in the stern. Do you also have a couple of batteries back there? Also, those tanks might just be more than 15 gallons. The weight of your OB motors adds considerable so maybe the 8hp kicker is overkill. Any tools, or other gear, Spare anchor, chain or line or anything else in the cockpit that is contributing to the aft weight. How was the bow height at the wet line compared to the "painted" line? (Was it also under water, or above, and how much?)
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
So, on to business. The C-Dorys are typically heavier than the painted, actually gelcoat water line and are also heavier in the stern. Do you also have a couple of batteries back there? Also, those tanks might just be more than 15 gallons. The weight of your OB motors adds considerable so maybe the 8hp kicker is overkill. Any tools, or other gear, Spare anchor, chain or line or anything else in the cockpit that is contributing to the aft weight. How was the bow height at the wet line compared to the "painted" line? (Was it also under water, or above, and how much?)
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
Solution: when you put the boat back in the water next season, paint the water line with bottom paint where it sat this year. Yes, most of the C Dory are below the gel coat water line. The 8 hp and 2 batteries (good plan to have both) do contribute.
The 1991 would have from 18 to 23 gallons on each side in the fuel tanks.
The 1991 would have from 18 to 23 gallons on each side in the fuel tanks.