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by Bob Puzey
Mon March 2nd, 2015, 1:13 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Ballast for Centreboard Senior
Replies: 8
Views: 36778

Re: Ballast for Centreboard Senior

I've not had any noticeable weather helm when sailing "Moonfleet". To date I have only been out in very light winds, so not really pushing the rig or boat at all. It think it would be unlikely that it would show under these conditions. As I understand it weather helm is most pronounced when close ha...
by Bob Puzey
Sat February 28th, 2015, 11:50 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: Ballast for Centreboard Senior
Replies: 8
Views: 36778

Re: Ballast for Centreboard Senior

Hi Martin, Glad to hear your build is progressing. I'm definitely no expert on this as I didn't build my Senior. It was purchased with most of the build complete. I think I would be reluctant for the centre plate housing to take up any more of the only open space inside the cabin. Have you thought a...
by Bob Puzey
Wed February 4th, 2015, 8:31 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: Ballast for Centreboard Senior
Replies: 8
Views: 36778

Re: Ballast for Centreboard Senior

Martin, I'm very interested in getting a response to the question of ballast as well. I've had my centre board Senior for about three years now, but only been on the water twice due to other projects getting in the way. I am hoping that this year will prove different and I can get a few miles in. Th...