With the basic superstructure done I thought it was time to do a second waterline test, she sat just above her waterline, level and no list, and with no trimming ballast needed at this time, with no significant weight to be added an inclination test by pulling the top of the mast sideways proved satisfactory and it quickly resumed it's upright position, so the two lead "sonar pods" slung under her keel seem to have the desired effect, I may even raise the waterline slightly as she has plenty of freeboard even at the stern. and a little more ballast in the bilges may be beneficial.
Also been experimenting with the moulding a bit and adapted my original life raft canister that had a moulded in base, to now have a separate base giving me a few more options for positioning them.
Joe.