Jonathan Ganz wrote:
200 lbs on a 3000 lbs boat does matter. Quite a bit in fact.

Jim Cate wrote:
Not if the boat is built to handle a 300 pound motor.

Let's see...

Question: does adding weight make the boat sail faster? Does adding
weight on the transom, digging the aft end of the boat into the water,
make it sail faster?

Here are the possible range of verities:
1- yes (counterpoint- this would contradict all sailing knowledge from
prehistory up to today... this is why you don't see 300# motors on the
transoms of America's Cup yachts)

2- no (counterpoint- this would not suit your preconcieved notions &
contradict MacGregor advertising)

3- maybe, but it doesn't matter because you are not skilled or attentive
enough to notice the difference.

Please sign your test paper at the upper left corner and turn it in for
grade.

DSK