Center of gravity
02-12-2017, 05:37 PM
#21
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Simple...... GRavity is a force. TRy jumping off the roof and floating... you dont, you go splat. Gravity is the force making you splat.
Balance,,, Finding equilibrium, I am going to balance the rotating assembly, I am going to balance on one foot its an action, it something you do to something
Balance,,, Finding equilibrium, I am going to balance the rotating assembly, I am going to balance on one foot its an action, it something you do to something
02-12-2017, 05:37 PM
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Had twin 300xs Merc outboards on my 30' v hull after side by side BBC with TRS using Stainless Marine bracket and hydraulic Jack plates. Saw no difference even when at dock. Handled pretty much the same . Aprox 12-1300lbs on back vs more forward and inside work s out . They didn't change hulls or construction much on all the hulls over the years that offered both power options.
02-12-2017, 05:47 PM
#24
Simple...... GRavity is a force. TRy jumping off the roof and floating... you dont, you go splat. Gravity is the force making you splat.
Balance,,, Finding equilibrium, I am going to balance the rotating assembly, I am going to balance on one foot its an action, it something you do to something
Balance,,, Finding equilibrium, I am going to balance the rotating assembly, I am going to balance on one foot its an action, it something you do to something
is this a winter thread or is it for real
what is good balance front to back ?
02-12-2017, 06:10 PM
#25
when you go weight forward for balance what are you looking for 30 -40 percent loa from transom as example.
Last edited by outonsafari; 02-12-2017 at 06:13 PM.
02-12-2017, 06:15 PM
#26
I'm serious, and it is winter so I'm a little bored. I'm sure to some it's winter and there goofing around. I read some articles by Michael peters that i'd like to find again, they would do a scale model and divide the boat into 10% sections over length. They would then judge the boats speed and handling capabilities based on the number they got from the weights over the length.
02-12-2017, 06:15 PM
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Simple...... GRavity is a force. TRy jumping off the roof and floating... you dont, you go splat. Gravity is the force making you splat.
Balance,,, Finding equilibrium, I am going to balance the rotating assembly, I am going to balance on one foot its an action, it something you do to something
Balance,,, Finding equilibrium, I am going to balance the rotating assembly, I am going to balance on one foot its an action, it something you do to something
02-12-2017, 06:16 PM
#28
how much movable weight, and how far do you move it ? i have 3 permanent places to put a battery, front- mid -back roughly 4 and 5 feet apart and all the way down in belly a few inches above the keel
when you go weight forward for balance what are you looking for 30 -40 percent loa from transom as example.
when you go weight forward for balance what are you looking for 30 -40 percent loa from transom as example.
02-12-2017, 08:00 PM
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I think it only matters if you're running a stripped out race boat.
Once you put people and gear in a boat, the 'centre of gravitance' will alter but it's not significant. How else could a manufacturer justify building a closed bow version and an open bow version of the same boat?
It probably makes a bigger difference when trailering and the amount of weight on the tow hitch.
RR
Once you put people and gear in a boat, the 'centre of gravitance' will alter but it's not significant. How else could a manufacturer justify building a closed bow version and an open bow version of the same boat?
It probably makes a bigger difference when trailering and the amount of weight on the tow hitch.
RR
02-12-2017, 08:06 PM
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