Thank you UH, P3 and J7 for your thoughts on optimal CG location. My
current CG on the LS8 lies between 45% to 55% of the available range,
depending on how well my diet is working. :-( I’ll start next
Spring without any rear weight until my proficiency returns, then move
the CG back to 65%, then 70%, etc. I’ll quit at 80%, which for me is 1
gal of water in the tail tank and thus serves as a very clear stopping
point.

-John