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Posted By: Mark Welch
Date: 3/15/08 11:13a.m.

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In Response To: Plug (link) (GEN, Santana 2023A-Tall, SE Michigan)

Thanks guys. Yeah - I leave the boat in the water for weeks at a time is why I ask. Even though I reglassed and epoxied the "tank" I would still like to pump out on general principle. There are still a couple of areas down there that are still vulnerable I think. No - I never sail without water ballast. Tried it once in a very light air race and had problems going to weather cause there wasn't enough lateral resistance. The hull displacement actually adds to lateral resistance - the lateral resistance doesn't only involve the centerboard. I had to think about that one. I'll try the part you guys suggested.