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Vector Problem
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Re: Vector Problem
If you havent already done it, try it without the hydrofoil. They can be very sentive to trim position and sometimes produce unexpected results.
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I've been on a bunch of these porpoise threads, and you'll save a ton of time and headaches if you can post some video shot from the shore showing how the boat runs.
One legendary "porpoise" thread turned out to be a steering issue
One legendary "porpoise" thread turned out to be a steering issue
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The problem is people have a difficult time describing what they feel to other drivers, or maybe don't recognize important points. It's like trying to describe a color to someone without any reference.vector86 wrote:That's a weird one
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There's just no substitute for hands on, but seeing it is half the battle.
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Ain't goin thereLSaupe wrote:If all else fails Pete can brief you on the "Flipper" option as well.
Anyway, I never briefed anybody on them, they briefed me, because of my limited experience
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transomstand wrote: Ain't goin there
Anyway, I never briefed anybody on them, they briefed me, because of my limited experience
That was funny right there.
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Project Vulture | Project Vector | Project Vamp | Project Vixen
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Project Vulture | Project Vector | Project Vamp | Project Vixen
The Vulture Wish List | Project CobraJet
1977 HydroStream Vulture - Worlds longest ongoing project.
1982 Hydrostream Vector
1982 Hydrostream Vamp
1973 Hydrostream Vixen
1976 CobraJet Jet Boat - Outboard conversion project
1976 Pontoon - aka The Family Truckster
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I know what he needs............TRIM .............TABS.......... .................right Peter..........
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