tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462669320971303420.post7060694319437380868..comments2024-02-01T05:37:19.270-08:00Comments on Cruising Boat Designs: Building the transom extensionUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462669320971303420.post-55352607132358963282011-07-26T10:36:06.906-07:002011-07-26T10:36:06.906-07:00Placing a generator in the stern of the Cal Cruisi...Placing a generator in the stern of the Cal Cruising 35 puts a lot of extra weight there. This will result in the boat floating down by the stern and up in the bow. The boat trims at the longitudinal center of buoyancy, roughly halfway between the forward and aft ends of the waterline, and I suggest that you first look at how the boat is floating. <br /><br />Adding a 'sugar scoop' will increase the sailing waterline length, but will not improve the way the boat is trimmed. Adding a transom extension with room for more gear will add even more weight in the stern. <br /><br />If you want to improve the sailing qualities of the boat, you might consider removing the genset. In such a small boat you would probably be better off with a Honda 2000 portable genset. These are small and very lightweight, and can be located wherever you want. That generator in the stern needs regular servicing and I imagine that access to the filters and belts is not easy. I assume that it is diesel powered, but if it's gasoline powered I would strongly recommend removing it. If you send me your email address I'll be glad to give you more detailed advice.Leifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07599938243580787852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462669320971303420.post-2882118180093977462011-07-25T19:54:24.427-07:002011-07-25T19:54:24.427-07:00I am looking to do a more extensive transom extens...I am looking to do a more extensive transom extension and am looking for advice. My post about this is here, if you wouldn't mind checking it out and telling me your thoughts:<br /><br />http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/boat-design/how-do-i-add-transom-extension-my-monohull-sailboat-39004.htmlBrianhttp://www.facebook.com/risk.everything.21noreply@blogger.com