Philip Iannaccone wrote:
> Another dumb question from the new guy. I have noticed that our Baba 30
> has a very slight list to starboard. Has anyone encountered this? Does
> it necessarily have a significance? I have taken the boat apart down to
> the the hull and aside from a cup or two of water in the bilge all is
> dry. The battery bank is on the starboard side and both water tank
> valves are open on the manifold so theoretically the water should be
> drawing down evenly. The holding tank is starboard and empty. The fuel
> tank is on the center line and is full.
>

Hi Phil,

We have the same list on Mandisa. We try to correct it by putting all of
the tools on the port side! Seriously, I don't think it's something to
worry about too much unless it's really pronounced. We always draw off
of the starboard water tank first and we try to keep the holding tank
empty. We talk about moving the batteries to the central bilge. (Harris
Gable on "Always Lucky" has done that and it's pretty cool.)

Have you had a rigger look at your boat?

Cindy
s/v Mandisa

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