Rappey
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This particular boat has a lot of lead ingots filling under the floor all around the keel and forwards. Is this normal for this boat or an addition by an owner ?
Evolution 26
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Whaup367
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Normal, it seems:
Evolution 26
Julian Everitt is active on Facebook, and would probably be happy to answer questions. He was kind enough to make time to offer me advice on Keel Bolt maintenance recently, when I had one of his designs.
Evolution 26
Julian Everitt is active on Facebook, and would probably be happy to answer questions. He was kind enough to make time to offer me advice on Keel Bolt maintenance recently, when I had one of his designs.
Rappey
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Ive read all i can via google but not come across anything about under floor ballast.
Great idea to ask mr Everitt. I shall take a pic then contact him.
Great idea to ask mr Everitt. I shall take a pic then contact him.
Whaup367
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The review in the link refers to an 800lb keel and a further 800lb ballast glassed into the bottom of the boat
I think that's what you're seeing.
... and sailboatdata states 1600lb ballast... so it's likely that that's how the boat was originally built!
I think that's what you're seeing.
... and sailboatdata states 1600lb ballast... so it's likely that that's how the boat was originally built!
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MrCramp
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My pal had a Highlander 28 designed by Julian Everitt. It was a larger version of an Evolution 26. It also had removable lead ballast as described which he removed when trailering the boat to reduce the load on the bespoke trailer. He had previously had an Evolution 26 and wanted a slightly larger boat. It went well.
wicked
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Yep - that is normal - I have an Evo26
Rappey
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What do people think about drying it out with its keel down ?
