I don’t think anyone is actively looking to overload their
vessel. But, I do think a great many of us got very tired of scrubbing the
waterline, me included. The only time our vessel had a good amount of anti-fouling
paint out of the water was when we first purchased it and the vessel was completely
100% empty. The moment we filled the water and diesel tanks the scrubbing
started as the waterline sat truly at water level. Even a 2-3 mm change in how
the boat sat caused a scum buildup on the untreated hull surface. Since raising
the waterline, I now an ample area of paint above the waterline at all times
and thank goodness no longer need to perform this task. I would even venture to
say, I often sit at the original waterline but now have paint above this area. My
goal is certainly not to put enough stuff on the vessel to meet the new
waterline.
In addition for
those who plan so sail to areas where a stern anchor is used to face swells and
take the wind broadside, having an extra area of bottom paint will again save
you from scrubbing the lee side of the vessel as the wind will cause the vessel
to list a few degrees while at anchor. Been there, done that.
