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Whats the right weight distribution fore-aft when going upwind? At what conditions should the knuckle at the bow be in or out of the water?

April 26, 2017BOW Conditions distribution going knuckle right upwind water weight

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Whats the right weight distribution fore-aft when going upwind? At what conditions should the knuckle at the bow be in or out of the water?

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Knuckle should always be under water. This will make the waterline length bigger and therefore higher speed. Even if you have waves the bow should be in the water and the crew should sit forward, or just behind the shrouds.