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Old 11-27-2002 | 11:39 AM
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Anyone have information regarding this product?

http://www.thunderoffshore.com/roca.html
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Old 11-27-2002 | 12:13 PM
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Seems to me that this, along with many other designs must have been tried by the Big 3 in the past. That being Cig, Fountain and of course, Baja!

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Old 11-27-2002 | 12:44 PM
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Interesting concept. I'd like to see some real world results. In theory, I can see how and why it would work, but to what extent?
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Old 11-27-2002 | 12:56 PM
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I can see it working but then again, not working. Creates more lift but more drag? Better handling for sure, it will grab water better.

Love to see real results...
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Old 11-27-2002 | 01:32 PM
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great concept, and theoretically should work. they have been using the same type of technology on airplanes for years, such as drooped wingtips and in some cases winglets.
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Old 11-27-2002 | 01:52 PM
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May be a dumb question. How do you load your boat on the trailer without tearing them off?
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Old 11-27-2002 | 01:57 PM
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Originally posted by bikinilover
May be a dumb question. How do you load your boat on the trailer without tearing them off?

Count me dumb if it is.

I was thinking the same thing.

Personally, I do not believe much of this stuff. Stearn Jacks, Speed Coats, etc., never seem to deliver much in the real world.
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Old 11-27-2002 | 02:03 PM
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You ever make the Labor Day Poker Run on Lake Texoma. Lots of big fast boats show up. Pace boat this year was clocked around 160mph. $500.00 entry fee. Purse is usually 50% of the pot, around $25,000.00.
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Old 11-27-2002 | 02:39 PM
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Powerboat or Hotboat did a article with test sometime ago, early in the 90's basicly they finally got them to work increased mph and plne time but they had to move them around from what i remember
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Old 11-27-2002 | 03:20 PM
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Originally posted by bikinilover
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You ever make the Labor Day Poker Run on Lake Texoma. Lots of big fast boats show up. Pace boat this year was clocked around 160mph. $500.00 entry fee. Purse is usually 50% of the pot, around $25,000.00.
That purse would definately make the trip worth while. I would love to come out there and make some runs with you guys. Shows like a lot of the boats are a HELL OF A LOT FASTER, but maybe I can follow their rooster tails!

Thanks, hope to see you there!
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