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Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-01-2023, 10:13
Replies: 27
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Posted By holtjp
Re: Kaiser Gale Force 34 Trim Issue

I made the original posting and was a relatively new owner of Pleione when I did so. I have since learned the trait is seemingly common to other Kaisers as well. Under any throttle setting above...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-07-2015, 17:43
Replies: 27
Views: 10,828
Posted By holtjp
Re: Kaiser Gale Force 34 Trim Issue

Jim, I agree with just about all your comments, which makes me stumped as heck as to what is going on. The difference from last year to this is very, very noticeable. Not just for me, but for...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-07-2015, 16:40
Replies: 27
Views: 10,828
Posted By holtjp
Re: Kaiser Gale Force 34 Trim Issue

It is very possible the reduction in weight, even if small, unmasked an issue with boat-motor-prop configuration. I plan to visit the PE Luke yard and see if they might be able to help diagnose. I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-07-2015, 17:12
Replies: 27
Views: 10,828
Posted By holtjp
Re: Kaiser Gale Force 34 Trim Issue

My thanks to all for taking the time to hell ID the problem. I hauled out very early in the am and could find nothing obvious below the waterline. That leaves the prop (overpropped and overpowered)...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-07-2015, 18:30
Replies: 27
Views: 10,828
Posted By holtjp
Re: Kaiser Gale Force 34 Trim Issue

I am sure hoping that is the case. Running out of other options!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-07-2015, 14:38
Replies: 27
Views: 10,828
Posted By holtjp
Re: Kaiser Gale Force 34 Trim Issue

The water tank is molded into the hull just aft of the mast. Probably dead center on the center of gravity. Tank is baffled and has been full each time I've gone out. As for speed, I have yet to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-07-2015, 20:00
Replies: 27
Views: 10,828
Posted By holtjp
Re: Kaiser Gale Force 34 Trim Issue

That was my first thought too when I noticed the problem. I ran down below in a panic, but found the bilge was bone dry. Unfortunately, I forgot to turn the pump back to the auto setting and I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-07-2015, 18:27
Replies: 27
Views: 10,828
Posted By holtjp
Re: Kaiser Gale Force 34 Trim Issue

I spent an afternoon moving weight back and forth to see if I could alter the trim, all to no avail. I completely emptied out the lazarettes. At the dock, the boat sets pretty true on her lines.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-07-2015, 05:27
Replies: 27
Views: 10,828
Posted By holtjp
Kaiser Gale Force 34 Trim Issue

Finally got our Kaiser Gale Force 34 in the water after a frustrating round of pre-launch issues. On the first cruise from the dock a new problem arose. Under even moderate power settings (14-1600...
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