Flat Decks for sale out there?
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I sure have seen worse but that's not doing you any favors. Memory serves correct if your X is even then you raised it, maybe your lost some leverage on your bow.
I think when Mark put his Conrads on he played around with his X dimension. Possible he can advise what he found.
I think when Mark put his Conrads on he played around with his X dimension. Possible he can advise what he found.
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Hey Dan I was just looking at your picture of the bottom hook . There is another way to eliminate the hook , do what I did put a 9 1/2 inch notch in the hull . Bet it will eliminate most of the problem and it's real easy to do . Lol.
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That`s great idea Rick, I`ll get me sawzall..
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Thats a nice one Russ..
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So did the Flat Decks pulled from a certain mold all have a hook or whats the story there or were they all from the same mold? Is it only something to be worried about if you believe it indicates a structural problem or if your trying to squeeze the last few mph out.. Probably creates some weird stern lift if severe enough..?
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Fiberglass shrinks, nothing to do with a mold. not uncommon for new boats to have bottom issues / hook. Also how the boat is supported on trailer makes a difference.
Some smaller boats have em built in on purpose to act like a tab.
Doesnt make too much of a difference below 70mph.
Some smaller boats have em built in on purpose to act like a tab.
Doesnt make too much of a difference below 70mph.
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fill it in with VE primer then block it flat repete yuntil its gone..then gel over it..thats a small hook compared to what i have worked out...i doubt it will make a differance...if your boat aint listing then i would not worrie about it..find higher rake degree props in got want to carrie nose more,,or raise the wet surface..
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Measurement is about 5" up from the pickup. You can see the bottom trailer bunk (missing in pic)
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