One way is to use clear plastic tubing as a level.
Obtain a piece of clear tubing long enough to reach between the leveling points in question (i.e. bow to stern waterline).
Make sure there is enough excess to form a bow(bend) or semi-circle so the hose will not be stretched tight.
Attach the clear hosing to the hull using tape or some other method.
Attach one side to the bow and one side to the stern along the waterline for a fore and aft leveling.
or ...attach one side to the starboard water line and the other side to the port water line for a side to side leveling.
Fill the hose with water until the water level in the hose is exactly level with one of the points in question (i.e. the waterline).
The water level at the other end of the hose will be exactly the same level and can be used as a gauge to level the boat.
Easier done than said (written).
Bill,
I leveled mine by dumping a bucket of water on the seat and then adjusted the poppits until the water ran off the seats but down the scuppers as well.
Don Sargeant
~~COQUINA~~
CD25D #189
Out of the cove 'til Spring
Pulled Second Chance (CD27) out for the season this weekend, a little earlier than usual.
She is on the hard in a location at my YC where the ground is a bit uneven. I have leveled her out abeam using a carpenter's level across the bridge deck. However, where do I register the level to ensure the boat is level fore 'n aft? Registering on the cockpit seats shows nose-down, while the plywood settee base shows level. Do the cockpit seats slope nose down a bit toward the cockpit seat scuppers? Is there a better way that I am missing?
Bill Goldsmith
CD27
Secind Chance