Hi Ed,
Here is another thought on standing water in the forward part of the cockpit. Our 1986 is at a mooring and moves around a lot with wave and wind action so the cockpit is always dry when boarding. However, when the boat is on the hard for the winter, and is level, we have standing water in the forward part of the cockpit. The only way around this is to block the boat so that it is1.5" high at the bow. When looking at the water line it is clear that the boat is slightly bow high.
So, just another thought other than tankage .... could it be that if you are at a dock the boat does not move enough to lift the forward part of the cockpit ?
Gary
Here is another thought on standing water in the forward part of the cockpit. Our 1986 is at a mooring and moves around a lot with wave and wind action so the cockpit is always dry when boarding. However, when the boat is on the hard for the winter, and is level, we have standing water in the forward part of the cockpit. The only way around this is to block the boat so that it is1.5" high at the bow. When looking at the water line it is clear that the boat is slightly bow high.
So, just another thought other than tankage .... could it be that if you are at a dock the boat does not move enough to lift the forward part of the cockpit ?
Gary