I wanted to say thanks for all the good advise i received from this thread, i have decided that i would only read the threads since my time is limited. I had set time to get my boat in the water ( Sept.30) i almost made it , but i am also developing a piece of prop. at the same time and it's got me pretty stretched. Just reading has helped me see that i enjoy sailfar but i am refitting a trailer sailor and i don't need to apply the weights sort of speaking that you guys do also i have a junk rig which is somewhat differant. I am developeing an album on JK forum called" the way of water" which shows some of the work I'm doing would appreciate any feedback. CharlieJ's words are always in the back " Get it in the water and see if it floats"So thanks again.