A sailing friend recently overheard two sailors discussing how they would prevent hobbyhorsing if they installed a new liferaft right on the counter. Their solution was to put a “balancing weight” in the bow. Can you imagine the result? The best way to achieve stability in a yacht is to have the weight in the middle and as low as possible.
Read more about weight distribution:
http://www.theboatingbible.com/Onhobbyhorse.htm
