Does anyone know the center of gravity for a LS2000?

[Bruce]

A new member @jimbo1 had difficulty posting and sent this question to me by email.

"I want to ask if anyone knows the fore n aft cg of a Yamaha LS2000. Have it on a cradle suspended at each corner by cables n want to equalize the wts on the cables. "

 

[Bruce]

Certainly the stern is heavier since the engines are close to that end. I would think that the center of gravity would be a few feet forward of the engines. Hopefully someone has better info.

 

[Bruce]

This is my old LX210 on the trailer. My guess is that the axle is just a little behind the center of gravity. Click the images to enlarge.

 

[Murf'n'surf]

If you have this boat on a typical boat lift with 4 cable supports, you have nothing to worry about. The steel cables will support the weight even if the weight is off center -- all boats are heavier in the rear. If I were to guess.... the boats center of gravity is 3-4 feet forward of center of motor.

 

[DCB-270]

Don't know your answer but we always put our ice chest up front in our LX2000. Boat was light in the front. Made it ride a little better in the rough.

 

[jimbo1]

The lift cradle works fine. It has longitudinal bunks, so its easy to shift back n forth. I'm just trying to equalize the fore n aft weights so everything wears out at the same time. Or, nothing wears out prematurely.

 

[Speedling]

LOL I know my exciter was so light I could pick up the tongue of the trailer, turn it around in my sloped driveway and back it into the garage the wrong way so I could fit the 212ss!!!
The LS can't be THAT much heavier. Go similar to the pictures above and you'll be set man.