Thanks for all the great replies. I have noticed that as I have added modifications this has also added weight to aft of the boat which has sacrificed performance and handling. I think moving the batteries and other items to under the V-berth is a good start. I will also try the centerboard trick. I...

Seduced by it's grand cabin and promise of fast travel, I bought an 2000X with a 50hp Yamaha 4 stroke several months ago. I previously owned a standard lead keeled displacement hull sailboat for many years. From the beginning I was deeply disappointed with the Macgregor's low speed handling characte...