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Old 17-08-2009, 02:16 AM   #1
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Tips for racing??

Anyone know of any ideas on how to try and beat a boat that runs smooth on flat?? I have a phantom and I can beat this boat in the rough hands down its just smooth water they have the advantage. Anything I can do to make the boat run just as good if not better in the calm but not loose any benefits in the rough?
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Old 17-08-2009, 10:23 AM   #2
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Im no expert but im gussing its all in the trimming of the engine, and possibly weight. Im sure the more experienced will advise you better.
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Old 17-08-2009, 11:49 AM   #3
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What make is the other boat?Length?Engine?
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Old 17-08-2009, 12:51 PM   #4
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Rooted out /an old post for you,Brian Eastham had the same rig as you,look at P16 on ebay post,should tell you all you want to know.
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Old 22-08-2009, 04:36 PM   #5
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What make is the other boat?Length?Engine?
I have a 16ft phantom with a 90hp yamaha and the pther boat is an allison with a 90hp evinrude.
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Old 24-08-2009, 01:50 AM   #6
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I have a 16ft phantom with a 90hp yamaha and the pther boat is an allison with a 90hp evinrude.
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I'd stay in the rough! Or put some lead under his floor when he's not looking!

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Old 24-08-2009, 10:59 PM   #7
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u should beable to cane that allison one time he should be fast in the flat but u should be wayyyyyyy better in the rough u shouldnt need to worry bout this


u gotta get ur prop and trim right, and nuff seat time
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