The weight of the fishmoving from in the rack to tube stowed isn't that big a deal as the distance moved forward isn't that far. Even 3ooo moved from bow to stern only effects trim under 5kts. It is accounted for and compensated by the COW. there is also the moving of water for flooding and draining the tubes. There are numerous weight effect evolutions every day. Each coordinated and compensated for. From pumping the **** tanks to making water.
The loading of weapoms into the tube also rquires hooking and unhooking starps and hydraulic rams the manipulate/secure the weapon not to mention needing to pivot the trays to allow for the slight outward angle of the tubes. A shapr weapons loading team can load one pretty fast though. But they always excersize a good dose of caution as is required by the procedures.
Definately a lot less back breaking than loading them without the hydraulic "rabbits" though.
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