Transient momentary forces typically encountered at the junction of fiberglass hulls with their decks or top halves are too great for the tiny surface area of the number 8 self tapping stainless screws typically seen joining large production yachts. The amount of deflection occurring during...
Wondering if I need balast to keep it from capsizing. It's 28,000 lbs dry weight and the cummins are each 1300lbs and have been removed. Not sure if this will cause instability. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. (it's only got a 3 foot draft so the removal of the engines may significantly...