The theory sounds plausible, but has anyone from the board tried these? What was the cost vs benefit? It is an interesting concept......

Hey BF,
PM BobL..
If these are the rails for the strakes, he did try them.
Later,
Dave

Its also a very old concept. Read "Speed rails-fact or fiction" on page three on the general discussion board.

There is 1 thread in the Gen disc forum--Sums up to they work

1 in baja thread-seemed they worked but dont stay on real good.

I'll check 'em out...thanks...

I tried them. I didn't see any speed increase, but you could sure feel the boat riding higher. It also totally stopped a porpoising problem the boat had. Problem was, one ripped off before I could test them thoroughly. They were glued & screwed on. I've got 3 if you want 'em....

I have to admit that there was a motive behind my question.....
part of which is there are a lot of little "chunks" out of the strakes on this boat and I thought this might solve that problem and be a "dual" benefit...improved handling, speed and less gelcoat repair!! Nothing in life is free, but I may still try this. How much do these thing cost????

I can't remember exactly what I paid, it's been about 5 years ago. Seems like it was around $200. At least you don't have to worry about messing up your strakes...When mine came off I found the 5200 did not bond well to the aluminum. Probably if you roughed it up real good it would help.