I recently purchased a 1980 58' Yachtfish. It comes 'equiped' with a portside list. My previous boat (50' Grandbanks) had fuel tanks on both sides so I could move fuel to level it out. I haven't been able to spend any time on the boat since purchase so I'm not sure what a good solution might be. My understanding is that the tanks are down the center so moving fuel won't help. What about water tanks? Are they centered as well? Thanks...
Bob
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03-14-2019 09:24 PM #1Senior Member
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Re: Portside list?
Try looking in the gent room under the galley. You will find lead ballast outboard of the batteries. As long as a previous owner hasn’t done something to add weight to that side you can shift that ballast to even things out.
John
1981 58 Yachtfish Hull 477
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03-15-2019 05:07 AM #3Senior Member
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Re: Portside list?
Is the starboard ER tank in use? I use that tank for water and keep I full most o the time. When full the port list is gone.
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On the 58 Yachfish there is no tanks in the ER. There is a tank in the genny room but it’s centerline, as is the one under the cockpit. These boats came right from the factory so I would look for something a previous owner may have added. In the Benny room the batteries could be a source if you had them on one side and not the other. Also there is two transformers in there as well. If one was removed that would cause a list.
John
1981 58 Yachtfish Hull 477
Wickford RI
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03-15-2019 11:33 AM #5Senior Member
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Re: Portside list?
Thanks for the responses. What about the fuel tank in the cockpit? Is it centerline as well? How about the cockpit water tank? I apologize for what might seem silly questions, but as I said, I haven't had any time on board. Closed the deal in January and headed to Arizona for the winter. Planning a trip back early May to catch up on a bunch of deferred maintenance and have a bow thruster installed. It's good to have an old boat to consume all my extra time and money...
Bob
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03-15-2019 02:16 PM #6
Re: Portside list?
All fat chicks to starboard - inspiration from Seven.
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1986 Christensen 70'
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