32 fountain center of gravity

[glen george]

My single step 32 with t-502s B-1 bravo-28p is tail heavy . I replaced the heavy exhaust manifolds with EMI sets and the stern rose up about 1 1/2". Off plane I have to stand up to see over the bow. In rough water this weekend on Lake Ontario I could not keep the bow down with the tabs and keep speed up. As the boat came out of the water it did not fly as level as i would like it to. Has anybody added some bow wt or a ballast system, I know that the 28 pantera has 6 lead plates up front and ocean race boats add wt at times. My fountain has two empty compartments up front under the mattress. I could add a few lbs there to offset the stern?

[US1 Fountain]

Would adding weight up front raise the rear, or just lower the front too?

[glen george]

I going to find out. I put 4 cast iron exhaust manifolds up front weighing 45lbs each, 180lbs. will sea trial it and post results.

[4bus]

I saw your boat at Sylvan Beach ealier this year, looks good.

[glen george]

Thanks, I will be boating on the 4th july in the 1000 islands, I will post results when I return.

[Wes Burmark]

Glen, have you given any though to larger/longer trim tabs? I would think that would be a better solution that adding weight up front. Aluminum heads and intakes? That would probably take 250# off the rear and add a little performance. Heck it's only money...

[4bus]

Thanks, I will be boating on the 4th july in the 1000 islands, I will post results when I return.

I can't make the islands this year for the 4th, I will be back up there pirates week however.

Don't miss the sandy pond party July 21st! Its a blast.

BTW, when we saw your boat on the wall in the canal the wifey asked me if it was sinking, I said nope....32 fountain. I guess it goes with the territory, get used to it. My friend used to get about 10 calls a year from the marina he kept his at

[jmoore1225]

Are you keeping the drives tucked in w/ a Lil tab?

[akaboatman]

Be carefull. Those loose manifolds can go through the botom of the boat. Afriend had a tool box do it. Artie

[glen george]

Are you keeping the drives tucked in w/ a Lil tab?

Yes, tabs down-drives in., I will strap them in. GOOD IDEA.