On Sun, 3 Aug 2003 12:12:13 -0400, "kshoaps"
wrote:

Seems to me that adding 215# of sand in a small boat will degrade
performance also. Interesting to know if a fin or the extra weight causes
more decrease in performance--my guess is that you'd be better off with the
fin.
Planes much more level, runs faster under less loading from
misbalanced load....with no extra pieces dragging in the water to haul
down the speed.

Seems to impress the Sea Doo jetboat owners guzzling 30 gallons an
hour...(c;



Larry W4CSC

"No, NO, Mr Spock! I said beam me down a WRENCH,
not a WENCH! KIRK OUT!"