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Old 07-02-2009
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Cleaning bottom by heeling boat over.

I've seen sport boats go completely 90* to clean their bottoms but I wanted to know if a slightly larger boat can do this as well. My rigging, to me, seems a bit on the light side and I didn't want something to let go while I was in the water next to it.

Boat is a Merit 25. Mast height is about 34' with a 4' draft. So 38' total "lever length"? 1050lbs in her keel.

I know I can hire I diver, but I do race a lot and being able to clean my own bottom not only saves money, but I know I'll do a good job. Can my rig support a 45* angle for 40 minutes per side?
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