: so i put a 15lb dumbell as far forward in my bow as i could get it
: and it eliminated all lee cocking and increased stability.

: Question is..anyone have a good guesstimate of how far forward i need to move
: my seat to simulate a 15 lb increase at the bow tip(15" back from bow
: tip.)

: and is there a good physical method to determine said..

: i'm thinking put the boat on a see saw..get in...slide forward til the bow
: gets 15 lbs heavier.

Hi Patrick,
Easy enough. Measure the distance from the 15lb weight in the bow to fixed point, the back of the seat would do, and multiply that number by the weight. Then divide the answer by your weight. That'll give you the distance you need to move the seat forward.

Hope this helps,
Mike Savage
South West Cork