Boat Technology
12-24-2003, 12:11 PM
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Originally posted by THEJOKER
Just from my observation and experience. The new TS Top Guns are a awesome ride. The older ones I've seen and ridden in seem to porpoise alot. Anybody else agree? BH
Just from my observation and experience. The new TS Top Guns are a awesome ride. The older ones I've seen and ridden in seem to porpoise alot. Anybody else agree? BH
Just my opinion and experience.
Anyone have these similiar experiences?
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12-24-2003, 01:47 PM
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#1 and # 2 are my choices for now also Fred. However I cannot resize them correctly to put them on there. 
Oh well what's three hours on the computer for nothing worth anyway? 
I'm trying again lookout. NK
Oh well what's three hours on the computer for nothing worth anyway? I'm trying again lookout. NK
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12-24-2003, 10:47 PM
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Originally posted by ThunderingLight
batboat NOT porpoise? Thank you for the complement. I believe i said a boat with a straight bottom and or properly designed steps. I have heard from many that it is a properly balanced and designed boat and would probably give those Apaches a run for their money, even in snotty water. Actually, my money is on the bat boat if they hook up!
Mary Christmess
batboat NOT porpoise? Thank you for the complement. I believe i said a boat with a straight bottom and or properly designed steps. I have heard from many that it is a properly balanced and designed boat and would probably give those Apaches a run for their money, even in snotty water. Actually, my money is on the bat boat if they hook up!
Mary Christmess
12-25-2003, 09:56 AM
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surface drives are actually better for a cat application due to the limited adjustment that can be made to the running attitude of the boat. BUT I will be testing some on a V in the very near future and will keep all posted.
Merry Christmas Hans
As for running a flat bottom on a non stepped boat from PAST experience the rocker definitely a better angle of attack and reduces the wetted surface the then flatter non rocker boats. And those who have run both know that the Cigs and Apaches lay down when they get up to speed and start running on the back part of the rocker. The trade off is you need bigger power to accomplish this. But balance is still the secret of the equation.
Sean
Merry Christmas Hans
As for running a flat bottom on a non stepped boat from PAST experience the rocker definitely a better angle of attack and reduces the wetted surface the then flatter non rocker boats. And those who have run both know that the Cigs and Apaches lay down when they get up to speed and start running on the back part of the rocker. The trade off is you need bigger power to accomplish this. But balance is still the secret of the equation.
Sean
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