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Bullwinkle
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 Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 7:01 pm Post subject: Boat Wings |
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| I see a lot of racing boats with boat wings (i.e. lift stabilizers) attached on the bow and I understand the physics behind them. Can these be adjusted while the boat is in motion (i.e. racing) similar to a trim tabs on the stern or are they manually adjusted through trial and error to a fixed position for best performance? |
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Arthur
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| Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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| Canards....and yes they are adjustable using the same principle as trim tabs. There is a electric shock that moves the main shaft. Down for rough water and up to a certain extent or maximum lift. Too much up can hurt your top speed tho. Find the sweet spot on the GPS and hold it to the floor!! |
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Arthur
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| Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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Oh ya.....and try not to dip them in the water!
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WILSON
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Location: Mexico City
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| Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 8:04 am Post subject: |
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Once you find the right position, you stay there. No need for adjustments as you race. I have a mechanical control in my boat. Actual gain was 2-3 MPH. The faster you go, the more it helps, so in some other cases the increase could be better.
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