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Old 10-14-2006 | 03:56 PM
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I have heard of some people having there skegs worked/straighten etc...That it made a difference in handling and some speed increase...

Who does it???? and about what is the cost???

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Old 10-14-2006 | 05:14 PM
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Wilson Custom Marine in Palm City or around that area. They are on this board wcmarine I think.
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Old 10-17-2006 | 12:40 AM
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Thanks .

I have heard of a few doing it.Someone around Newyork,MTI has someone and someone in FL.
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Old 10-17-2006 | 01:48 AM
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Old 10-17-2006 | 07:35 AM
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We have random logs that keep ours blueprinted>
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Old 10-17-2006 | 10:24 AM
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I blueprinted my Number sixes myself. I was told it needs to be done if only you plan to go over 140 mph. It is expensive to have done.
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Old 10-17-2006 | 02:49 PM
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This is what there suppose to look like ,IF I ever get them

They look pretty fat[sand cast] look like they may benefit from some cleaning up??? What ya think??

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Old 10-17-2006 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Strip Poker 388
This is what there suppose to look like ,IF I ever get them

They look pretty fat[sand cast] look like they may benefit from some cleaning up??? What ya think??

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Use a grinder like i did.When you do get them.Good luck Rob.
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Old 10-17-2006 | 03:57 PM
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Use a grinder like i did.When you do get them.Good luck Rob.

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Originally Posted by Strip Poker 388
This is what there suppose to look like ,IF I ever get them

They look pretty fat[sand cast] look like they may benefit from some cleaning up??? What ya think??

Rob
you may not find blazing speed or may not even gain speed. but done correctly the handling is far better. If the boat is well or three digit, it will help.
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