Boat sits odd on water

[Nobote]

Hey, new boat owner. I've read the forums here for awhile, finally took the plunge and bought a 1986 16ft Lowe falcon. It has an 86 Mercury "classic 50" for a motor, currently no trolling motor.

The boat sits with the bow a bit high, which isnt surprising as I believe the motor to be a little large for the boat. It also is side console and seems to get a significant lean to the right, especially when I am in it ( I am not a ham planet...I weigh 230).

Should I just get a tube of sand and put it on the floor opposite the console, or is there something I am missing here.

Thanks in advance for responses, ive really enjoyed some of the creativity and individualism expressed in builds and fixes here.

Pic related...its my bote.

 

[Jeeper]

NIce boat.. If its heavy in the rear you can add pods which will bring down the bow and raise the stern as far as the sand goes give it a try and see how you like it can't hurt anything… good luck

 

[richg99]

Five gallon bucket(s) of water, well sealed and strapped down can be used to simulate moving gas tanks and batteries. Good way to experiment. richg99

 

[Captain Ahab]

Yeah - move stuff around or just stand (sit) more towards the middle


That is not the Queen Mary and slight adjustments will really help


I NEVER want to add weight to a boat

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

Are you saying the right side is low under power or at rest? If at rest the torque of the motor will lift the right side of the boat.