macroft1 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I'm about to make a mudweight for my Norman 18.5. Has anyone got one from a similar sized boat that could you could measure up for me to copy? Rough tape measurements will do - bottom diameter, top diameter and height would be ideal. Thanks in advance. Regards. Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Hi Mark, I would say 6 inches diameter by the same high, filled with concrete would do.. Or 8 inch base tapering to 6 inches inch top.. although I think a non taper looks better.. I'd do out of A2 or A4 though and not mild steel though.. if it goes well you should try making and selling them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macroft1 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Hi Mark, I would say 6 inches diameter by the same high, filled with concrete would do.. Or 8 inch base tapering to 6 inches inch top.. although I think a non taper looks better.. I'd do out of A2 or A4 though and not mild steel though.. if it goes well you should try making and selling them Thanks Alan. I agree with what you say about Stainless but being the typical tight Yorkshireman I like cheap so it's gonna be mild with a good coat of paint. As for selling them I suppose I could make them to order - they do seem to be difficult to get hold of. As you suggest I think I'll try 8" tapering to 6" and 6" high. I can always add or take off material later. Regards. Mark. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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