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Old 06-26-2005 | 11:41 PM
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Had someone recommend I add a Whale tail to the out drive of my 271 SR1. Claims it will add speed and stability? Thoughts? Comments? jokes?
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Old 06-27-2005 | 05:50 AM
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Those things are stupid!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Period!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you have an issue with planning, you need a good set of tabs. If your looking for more speed, one of those goofy fins certainly is NOT going to do it. More drag is all you get. Plus, they put a ton of strain on the cavitation plate.

Save those dumb things for dumb boats!
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Old 06-27-2005 | 02:37 PM
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Don't those things go on Porsches?
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Old 06-27-2005 | 04:54 PM
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In a word...Fuggetaboutit
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Old 06-27-2005 | 06:22 PM
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What they said
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Old 06-27-2005 | 07:50 PM
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You put that on a Formula and in the morning it will have changed to a Bayliner.............
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Old 06-27-2005 | 11:54 PM
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Hmm no one with anything positive to say?
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Old 06-28-2005 | 09:12 AM
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LOL... mine is coming off now as soon as my tabs are fixed that bayliner line closed the deal for me
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Old 06-28-2005 | 09:55 AM
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Hmm no one with anything positive to say?
The only one you'll find with anything positive to say is the guy SELLING them!
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Old 06-28-2005 | 11:00 AM
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LOL... mine is coming off now as soon as my tabs are fixed that bayliner line closed the deal for me
You better get that thing off there, it's an embarrassment to the whole Bird family.
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