Starboard List/lean


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Dunny

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I have a 2002 41pc it has always had a slight list/lean to starboard whilst stationary.

I'm pretty sure it still has this when fuel is about the same in both tanks and the
blackwater is empty.

Does anyone have the same issue or idea

Grant
 
I've had three boats (including a new Formula); all of them leaned to one side.

Some things to check:

* Do you store shorepower cables onboard? Those are heavy and will make a difference.
* A cooler/beverage storage adds a lot of weight.
* Cleaning supplies

See if you can shift some things around.
 
A list or lean while stationary can only be caused by unevenly distributed weight. My 370 SS leans to starboard also, gets worse as the fresh water tank (on port side) empties and the holding tank fills (on starboard side). I shifted things around and made it better but it's never been perfect. Most of the storage in my cockpit is on the starboard side.
 
My early 34 starboard fuel tank is significantly bigger than the port side to cater for the generator. Going by fuel gauge and fill up doesn't show this difference markedly. Also the layout of the boat would indicate that the starboard side would be heavier due to aft cabin and dinette placement and storage. Using a water ballast bag on the port tank carrying 150 litre I estimate a difference of about 70-80 kg of weight on mine needed shifting increasing as it approaches the centre line. To that end I will be shifting house batteries about in a first effort move. (note my old 34 is not quite factory original so I dont hold them at fault)
 
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