Improved turning performance of Phantom

Doug · Post by **Doug** » Sun Apr 25, 2004 11:24 pm

I finally got the tracking fins installed I have been working on and the difference in turning capability of the Phantom is amazing. It slips sideways much less when taking turns at speed.

Here are the fins before painting

Fins installed on the boat

The fins are 1 1/4 " tall, 3/16" thick and 4' long. The are installed parallel to the skeg about 17" from it. The are tapered on both ends and pretty thin so don't have much drag and are short enough so they don't cause wave slap since they are never out of the water. The oyster beds are going to be a little tough on them but we'll see.

caryb · Post by **caryb** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 9:19 am

Doug,

They look great... As far as the oyster bars go, I would rather damage a skeg than rip the bottom up.

Do the skegs help with slow speed handling? That is what I have the most trouble with.

CaryB

Doug · Post by **Doug** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 9:56 am

I didn't really try much low speed manuvering since I was dodging the rain but I don't think it will help as much.
Are you going to be at TX get together next Saturday?

caryb · Post by **caryb** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 9:59 am

Doug,

The rain this weekend has really messed up the schedule around our house. All of the little league games were rained out and I'm waiting to find out when they will be rescheduled. I'm hoping for a night this week. As soon as I know, I will let you know.

CaryB

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