Sailfish low in water

[framarjen2]

I own a 1994 Sailfish 176 model. I noticed recently that it sits very low in the water.The transom is only 3 1/2 in above the water line. <br />I have a 115 Yamaha 2-stroke.<br /> I spoke to Sailfish and they claimed that it was normal for this boat. It has a 70-gallon gas tank which is only suppose to have a 40-gallon gas tank. I feel there's way too much weight in this boat. Are there any other Sailfish boat owners that have had the same problem? <br />Thanks,<br />Frank

 

[studlymandingo]

Re: Sailfish low in water

You could have some wet floatation foam. Go to the NADA website and determine the dry weight of the boat, then take the boat to a set of scales and check the weight to compare it to what it should be. It is possible you are carrying a few hundred pounds of water around with you.

 

[lingcod]

Re: Sailfish low in water

I know that once I completed my resto on my boat, the stern sits 1.5" higher in the water than before. It is amazing how much wet wood weighs. just my thoughts

 

[framarjen2]

Re: Sailfish low in water

I agree with you since that was an idea that I had, we do have a scale in town. When myself and my mechanic inspected the boat we saw no evidence of water pooling in the boat. Is there a way of testing the foam?

 

[framarjen2]

Re: Sailfish low in water

lingcod nice job on the boat restoration. How about the 115 yamaha