My guess is that, given the weight and location of the keel, a very slight
adjustment of the trailer could have a pretty significant effect on all
this. Can anybody comment beyond the "guessing" point?
Tim
At 12:48 PM 08/07/1999 -0400, you wrote:
>When I bought my P19 #626 it was too far aft on a Shoreline
>(1990) trailer. It wasn't even balanced properly with motor
>off. I carry motor in pickup bed, but moved the whole winch
>assembly forward on the trailer. Rides better. I think the
>boat is supported bette also.
>Tim Spofford wrote:
> >
>snip
> -
> > When I tried to tow my P19 with the motor on (an older 4.5hp 2-stroke
> > Evinrude), it - together with the half-full gas can and a few other
> > inconsequential odds and ends in the cockpit - shifted the center of
> > gravity aft of the axle, not a good situation.
>
>snip
Tim Spofford Kirkland, Washington
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