Boat weight

Steve Brachman · Post by **Steve Brachman** » Sat Aug 02, 2003 12:28 pm

I am looking for suggestions on the best way (material, location, means of mounting) to add weight to my boat to meet the rules. Also, if anyone has done this and knows where to have some lead weights made, please let me know. Thanks,

Steve Brachman
#524 Whirlwind
Fleet 26

Post by **Tim Bosma** » Mon Aug 04, 2003 8:56 am

We have had lead weights made up at the local dive shop.

Tom Line · Post by **Tom Line** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 6:42 am

An easy way to do it is to buy some small aluminum bread pans. Purchase some lead shot, and then melt the shot in the pans using a propane stove and a propane torch for extra heat. Stick a metal cabinet handle in the lead while it's still hot so you have a convenient way to carry it.

Dirt cheap.

Sam · Post by **Sam** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 6:40 am

I wrap the appropriate amount of exercise weights in heavy plastic wrap, and then place them in the compartment aft of the companionway stairs.
The plastic wrap is the heavy type used for shipping.
I found this was easy, inexpensive, and the plastic wrap keeps them from sliding.