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Libations Too:
It has been my observation (based on direct observation and on telltale waterline fouling) that the 323 definitely squats when under way, especially at higher speeds. But my comment above was based on static conditions at dock...simply a weight distribution phenomenon. My opinion, or concern, is based on the combined affects of static and dynamic squatting.
I don't think this is unique to the 323 and probably doesn't really affect performance significantly. For me, and this applies to any boat, I just don't like the appearance of a partially submerged waterline at the stern and exposed bottom paint at the bow. I see many boats with arches, davits, dinghy, outboard, radar, solar panels, etc. (and a few people in the cockpit) all loaded at or astern of the cockpit and they lose their elegant grace and beauty and begin to look like a Winnebago or overloaded pickup truck. I know that I am exaggerating just a little but the impression is real, at least for me.
Sea Haven:
Understood, and agreed!
Be advised as I'm a relatively new owner to the 323 and am particularly sensitive to the "possible" negative aspects with her regards to ownership.
Again, not that this is negative, but nice to be aware of.
At times aesthetics is what it's all about, and not ONLY at the waterline.
I've seen boats over the years that appeared to have NASA Saturn-5 Launch Towers hanging off the stern. NOT cool!
Now that I think about it, in the end I'll do either the tower, or Davit's, but not both.
Dolce_Vita:
My "squatting" is while underway, particularly under power at 6 kts and above. Here on the Chesapeake, we have something called the "Chesapeake Bay Mustache", a brown stain that forms at the bow where the bow wave runs up onto the white gelcoat. I get this brown staining at the stern too, at least 2/3 of the way from the normal waterline to the exhaust, showing how far the squatting goes.
I have the fwd water tank, and usually start a multi-day cruise with it full.
Sitting statically at the dock, the fore & aft trim is fine. With all the gear loaded for a trip, I typically have about an inch of bottom paint showing, which is the way I like it. Stays much cleaner at the waterline that way than if any of the bootstripe stays submerged.
My bigger problem statically is with the port-starboard trim. It seems like all the heavy things (galley, icebox/refrigeration, batteries) are on the port side, and this is further worsened by the fact that my starboard water tank has a leak and I can't use it, while I always use the port tank. The net result is a several-degree static list to port.
Libations Too:
Ed,
I have the same Port-Starboard trim problem that you described. Mine is further aggravated by the fact that my stern anchor and tool box are stowed in the Port cockpit locker. At dock, I also adjust the traveler so that the boom is pulled as far to Port as possible, clearing the companionway of main sheet. Typically all of this is somewhat offset by a full Starboard water tank and an empty Port water tank. But when loaded for a cruise, I usually fill the Port water tank also and draw from it first...so it takes a few days before I start to see trim that looks more "normal" to my eye.
As for that "mustache" I recently spent a couple weeks in the Santa Barbara Channel in southern California. There it is hard for me to tell if the oil is spilled oil or seep oil, since the area has a reputation for oil seeps near the surface. The net result is that Libations now has that rather unbecoming mustache that you mentioned.
Sea Haven:
Oh my!!
I believe I have a leak in my starboard tank as well! I filled it at the dock, motored back to the mooring and I noticed at one point I hearing the bilge pump discharge. Back at the mooring the tank was empty lol!!
Go figure!
Haven't had the chance to fully investigate yet, but I was hoping it's just a hose clamp.
All things being equal, I list only about a 1/2 degree to port.
I haven't noticed the squatting under power, then again I've been babying her with my stuffing box issue.
There's that other 323 in my harbor. It's the one with that ugly Keel seepage that I looked to buy earlier this year I had mentioned as Nautilus. Jerry and Wendy's boat now(went over and introduced myself) , I'll take a closer look next time she steams by to see the squatting.
Overall little issues here and there, but loving this boat!! Plus, she keeps me busy!!
FWIW, Harbor flushes good enough with the tide we barely get the 'stache here. Long Islands South Shore is a different story!
Boy have we got a lot to talk about at Annapolis!! All good!!
Thanks guys!!
"Sub" Ed
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