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Too Stroked 05-26-2011 05:36 PM


Originally Posted by Eclipse232 (Post 3413376)
What do you think the problem could be then? Also what would be wrong with using the tabs to level it out?

I agree with what others have said - that tabs are still a pretty good idea for a boat that size and mounted correctly, you will not loose any speed.

As for what's causing the boat to twist coming off a wave, I'm not convinced it's prop torque. Heck, I've got a 27" pitch prop on a much lighter boat and it comes off a wave perfectly straight. More pitch and more rake should twist the heck out of mine.

As for using tabs to even it out, think about that one for a minute. That would mean one tab is down more than the other. When a boat lands, the stern digs in and the effect of the tabs is magnified. That would mean you'd take a pretty good roll to the other side. Not my idea of having fun.

My recommendation would be to add a set of tabs anyway, but do some sniffing around for rigging and balance issues that might be causing the twist.


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