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On Tue, 24 Aug 2004 13:03:06 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote: "Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message .. . On 23 Aug 2004 20:32:19 -0700, (Matt Lang) wrote: "Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... We interrupt the political programming to bring you a boat question. Thats ok this time, but lets not make it habbit to fill this group with boat posts, its already hard to focus on the political discussion as all these boat posts pop up (why?)  hahahaha My 14' Lund aluminum yacht has been exhibiting some odd behavior at the transom, and the last foot of the sides. Lots of spray. I've seen transom spray when the motor's been dragging a large clump of weeds, and spray from the sides when the boat's obviously (but rarely) overloaded. Now, I'm seeing a combination of both. Absolutely NOTHING about the boat has been changed, at least not by me. No accessories added or moved, and the motor hasn't banged against any obstructions, and its angle has not been adjusted in years. There is no bilge, so I'm positive it's not a matter of collected water. I have a 14 ft inflatable and been fighting transom spray. Especially in a light boat I found the weight affects the distance the prop is in the water and changes spray.... This doesnt seem to be the case with your boat... Another source for spray can be damage in the edge of the transom where it exits the water. Thats about as much as I can think of ... hope it helps. Another potential problem maybe the "skegs" - there should be two running the length of the hull port and starboard (I can't think of any other word than skeg for these runner type thingies). I had that happen on a 16 foot Lund years ago. Perhaps you have changed a little? :) I've finally gained weight after 30 years, but that puts me at 168 instead of 162, which ain't bad for 6'2". I don't think it's an issue in a boat rated for 600 lbs worth of people & cargo. :-) By the way, check the "Speaking of Crustaceans" thread again - I shot you a message about another book you might like. Will do. Thanks. Later, Tom |
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