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Old 02-05-2012, 10:04 PM
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Putting The Gas Tank in the Back seems Like it would Hurt Holeshot but Help Top End. I sthis Correct?
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Old 02-05-2012, 10:21 PM
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Putting The Gas Tank in the Back seems Like it would Hurt Holeshot but Help Top End. I sthis Correct?
Not if ya only weigh a buck-5 like braqet. Tunnels r all about balance - weight distribution. Get it right and they'll run like a spotted azz ape. My gaz is front left, battery rear right, have to balance ice chest and riders but it will get easier the longer you drive it.
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Old 02-05-2012, 10:55 PM
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Please Post Pics of your Tunnel Hull Setups I need Ideas. Thanks.
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I am considering going with a 20x44 will it perform better than 20x42? Also 80 Gauge is $1000 cheaper than 100 Gauge is it worth that much & ?
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Old 06-20-2012, 04:53 AM
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Does Anyone have a Pic of a Pointed Bow Southfork Tunnel I cant seem to find on there website?
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I am considering going with a 20x44 will it perform better than 20x42? Also 80 Gauge is $1000 cheaper than 100 Gauge is it worth that much & ?

Spend it now or spend it later welding up all the cracks in your boat.
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Spend it now or spend it later welding up all the cracks in your boat.
Only if your going run in rough water everyday. If its going to be a marsh boat, i would rather go lighter. Also, I've seen plenty of boats run just fine with cracked welds inside. Outside cracked welds not so good.
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17x44 with 40hp. and my cavitation plate is about 5" above tunnel
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