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Unread 07-12-2007, 11:37 PM
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Default Re: I'm Back in the Water! - Yes new Pictures.

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Originally Posted by BuilderFL
Reel, once I'm on plane and raise the trim tabs I start to porpoise. Again, I think is a weight issue. If I leave them down, she rides very good but it's very expensive on gas to drag those big tabs.


Builder ... my buddy's new Everglades ... I drove it when he 1st got it ...it has a new Verado w/all the Smart gauges, etc...I drove it when he 1st got it and watched the fuel-flow actually DROP when tabs applied ;) ... not too much or it'll have the affect you mention, but the right balance should SAVE fuel and keep that bow under control :D ...




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