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whale tail?
- Thread starter ontopcop
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daren34
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whale tail
they are ok for their disigned purpose
they are to help the boat plane faster and stay on plane at lower speeds
if you put the trim down at w.o.t.you can see bad results
learn to trim the boat at whatever speed and activity you are doing
over trimming can be as bad as under trimming
not to get carried away
try the boat with it and then take it off and try the boat and see why they put it on
the diplomat that i had i put one on the old 140 and it helped but never needed it on the new 140
daren
they are ok for their disigned purpose
they are to help the boat plane faster and stay on plane at lower speeds
if you put the trim down at w.o.t.you can see bad results
learn to trim the boat at whatever speed and activity you are doing
over trimming can be as bad as under trimming
not to get carried away
try the boat with it and then take it off and try the boat and see why they put it on
the diplomat that i had i put one on the old 140 and it helped but never needed it on the new 140
daren
e5jernigan
New member
I was skeptical however I put one on my 1973 17' TRV with a 135 Johnson. Its made by SE Technologies, I don't know about the Sting Ray or Doel fin models but it definately helps keep the boat on plane and also helps stabilize the boat in rough water. It has not affected speed in any way. As otherwise stated, try it out with and without and see what you like better.