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10-17-2003, 11:10 AM

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Mike, Tunnel compression and sealing the tunnel as far forward as possible with the sponsons. That's why the new ones look so boxy.

10-17-2003, 11:17 AM

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John Is that why the 36 looks like it wants to run so flat?

10-17-2003, 11:31 PM

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Yep!

10-18-2003, 10:01 AM

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John I wonder if that theory works on an outboard boat? I think you owned one. An outboard hull seems to need to really stand on its tail to run fast. It will be interesting to see skaters new 30' hull.

10-19-2003, 02:15 PM

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The 28 Skater is a similar box (long sponson contact) to the 36 and the new 32. I think the new 30 should be very interesting since Peter is the leader of innovative cat design. Hull #1 will be at Lake X this winter!