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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Modest Mods on Gregor 1244 V
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<blockquote data-quote="rickybobbybend" data-source="post: 299020" data-attributes="member: 6145"><p>I do track weight changes front to back. After the rear deck mod, it was clear the front needed more weight (or the stern needed less weight, not an option) to improve time-to-plane. So adding storage to the bow became a performance priority, not just a convenience. I also watch weight changes from side to side. That is one reason the fuel tank went from center-line to the port side and the battery was on the port side of the new storage compartment...they helped offset the weight of the driver (I steer from the starboard side of center). With a smaller boat, I found that this kind of balancing can make a real improvement in performance. I also tried to position added flotation to help ensure a level orientation in the event the tin should swamp.</p><p></p><p>The blue doesn't get real hot, but, hey, I'm in Oregon, not the South. In hotter climates I am sure it would get too hot for comfort. In any event I typically wear water sandals with slip-resistant soles when I fish in the summer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rickybobbybend, post: 299020, member: 6145"] I do track weight changes front to back. After the rear deck mod, it was clear the front needed more weight (or the stern needed less weight, not an option) to improve time-to-plane. So adding storage to the bow became a performance priority, not just a convenience. I also watch weight changes from side to side. That is one reason the fuel tank went from center-line to the port side and the battery was on the port side of the new storage compartment...they helped offset the weight of the driver (I steer from the starboard side of center). With a smaller boat, I found that this kind of balancing can make a real improvement in performance. I also tried to position added flotation to help ensure a level orientation in the event the tin should swamp. The blue doesn't get real hot, but, hey, I'm in Oregon, not the South. In hotter climates I am sure it would get too hot for comfort. In any event I typically wear water sandals with slip-resistant soles when I fish in the summer. [/QUOTE]
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