I always thought that the bow of my S2 9.1 floated lower than the
bootstripe. Then I added another 15 gallon water tank under the cockpit sole
and it changed so that the bootstripe and the water became parallel.

Tom R.

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For the first time ever, I am docked next to an identical boat, another
8.5 M S2. His boat seems to be a year newer but has nearly identical
lines. However, I have always suspected that my boat is slightly down
at the bow, that is, she doesnt float parallel to the indicated
waterline. His boat does float right. I have no excess weight in the
bow and try to concentrate weight in the stern so what is happening
here? Even when the mast was down she floated this way. My boat has
always been this way but I am just wondering.