232 Islander "hook" in lifting strakes?
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232 Islander "hook" in lifting strakes?
The outboard lifting strakes that continue to the transom feature a "hook" design feature where the last 6" or so are angled down some. Is this common across all Baja models? Is it a desirable hull design feature?
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I’ve seen it other models, but not all, it’s purpose is to help with the elimination of porpoise
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They must be under a stringer so could they be cut on 3 sides and folded up flat, then reglassed from the outside?
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I believe they are called wedges. Depending on the manufacture/hull, some have filled them in and regretted it and others have seen positive results. I've seen them on everything from Formulas to Crownlines.
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They’re all different but on the outer strakes it helps the boat plane easier and stay on plane at lower speeds.
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I wouldn’t touch them.
And no, typically they are not under stringers. Normally they are filled w/filler then covered w/glass.
When you see people removing hook/wedges/tapers it’s almost always on the inner strakes or flat pad on center of hull.
Your outer strakes are out of water at speed and these are not and keeps the bow down and may be preventing that annoying hop that we all hate.
Both good.
I wouldn’t touch them.
And no, typically they are not under stringers. Normally they are filled w/filler then covered w/glass.
When you see people removing hook/wedges/tapers it’s almost always on the inner strakes or flat pad on center of hull.
Your outer strakes are out of water at speed and these are not and keeps the bow down and may be preventing that annoying hop that we all hate.