"Ansley W. Sawyer" wrote:

Mike,

Our boat lists too because the batteries and the frig/freezer is on
the same side. We've got water tanks on both sides equally, and Bob
deals with the list by using the heavier side water tank first.

He put additional batteries on the other side and also stores his
tools over there, but this was not enough to balance out the
refrigerator boxes especially when loaded with food.

I had the same problem after a new engine install. I had a slight list to
port when sitting at anchor. I ended up making lead ingots by melting old
lead flashing and pipes and pouring it into an old aluminum ice cube tray.
The shape was just right to put into the bilge on the staboard side under
the galley cabinets. I made about ten ingots and painted them with four
coats of paint so I could handle them and not get lead on me.

The only caution is to do the melting outside so you do not fill your house
with lead fumes.

I used to do sampling for lead levels in various industrial settings.
I have to say that this is a spectacularly bad idea.


RosalieAnn Figge Beasley, C.I.H.
retired - formerly MOSHA Consultation