Ok did the test and got 15 lbs heavier at the bow by scooting forward
roughly 7 or 8 inches.

which is Awesome on yours and Reg's part to figure out..

i'm pretty happy about it because i know the handling will be great.

bad news is i'll be making the coaming 8"-10" longer
and my feet will be almost under the forward hatch.

but for now i have fishing to do and a 15lb dumbell does great.

: 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