LOL :D


A manufacturer with the reputation PQ has did not put that hook there for no reason. Good manufacturers balance performance, handling and speed. Taking it out of a 38 is one thing considering the boat has the hull to accomodate that change. I would call on some PQ factory folks, some post out here, that could help provide input.

On the point about them not coming into play at 70 - check where the hook is at. It will be in the far aft portion of the hull. Then see where is exists side to side. Is it only from the chine to the outer strake? If so, it plays more of a role for getting on plane, and much lesser role when running 60+.. If it comes into play from the outer strake to the keel, you can bet it is in play when you are running above 60 mph.

Mentalpause...This is exactly the type of feedback I am looking for! If the difference between all the different hulls is an inch or 2 then I feel anything can happen with the right guy doing the work. What do you think?

Knot 4 Me is dead on. You might remove the hook and end up having to compensate with tabs or something else. I would start by finding out from the PQ engineers why the hook is there in the first place, and find out exactly where on the surface it exists.

Good luck.

Best bet would be to find out who built that mold as the new folks at PQ more than likely won't have a clue. For some reason I was thinking it was a company in Florida but I could be wrong. As for The Velocity that boat runs a pad if I'm not mistaken and has a completely different hull design than a PQ. I to looked at the Velocities several times but they just don't have what I need in a boat. I don't have access to my 26 right now so I'm wondering where this hook is at???

between the chine and outer strake,about the last foot

Then it is primarily there to help the hole shot. Take it out and all you accomplish is longer time to plane and added stress on the drive. As Rbtnt said, it should not come into play much at top speeds.

I agree

So what is it in the hull design that is holding it back? People have posted here that that a 260 will bearly break 70 with 600 horses...yet with a 425 Horse it will run mid to upper 60's! Just doesn't make sense to me.

That would not be considered a hook. That would be the rocker. Thats a pretty major removal as that thing is pretty large.Once on plan it has no effect as it's not even in the water.

From what I'm to understand the 26 has a low X dimension the drive adding to the drag. If that could be raised it may help with some speed. Once again I don't think PQ ever designed this to be fast hull.Simply solid and predictable and thats what it is. I'd be happy if I could run 65 to be honest. But until the 454 mag EFI shows signs of tiring I'll have to settle for 60.