Jonas Posted November 17, 2005 Posted November 17, 2005 The Belhaven is probably the most apealing boat in the 19 range, I like the offset centerboard, the interior arrangement, the weight, the cat ketch rig, etc, etc... However one shadow clouds the sun... the positive righting to 80 degrees, I will be sailing alone OR with my 10 years old daughter, the tought of a capsize and the boat not be able to right by himself with her sailing with me is not very apealing. So, is it possible to increase the positive righting moment to say 100 degrees? I don Quote
Designer Posted November 18, 2005 Posted November 18, 2005 That is a very valid question. While designing the Belhaven I worked hard to maximize the range of stability and keep the light weight and shoal draft. The only way I can increase the point of vanishing stability is to increase the ballast or the draft or both. I anticipated this question and made the keel so that it could easily be deepened if required I think for normal coastal cruising that the stability as designed is adequate. The Hartly 16' and 18' trailer sailer carry no ballast and have a point of vanishing stability of around 60 degrees and they have been built in huge numbers. Quote
Jonas Posted November 18, 2005 Author Posted November 18, 2005 Mr. Graham Thank you for your reply, altrough I Quote
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