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    Default basic question about the tunnel hul behaviour at the turn

    see this drawing and so if the hull lose the inside catcher.... the boat go on roll ?

    ps; i cant know to explain this because my english level is low sorry !
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    I know if you hit a "Hole" in the corner when entering at full speed(like I did last weekend), you're boat takes the turn like this!! Enough force to put a hole in my sponson!
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    Default ok so its good !

    thanks largecar91 so if one new boat is made like my drawing (on top,the litle boat)
    the turn is more easy or this hull is verry dangerous ?

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    Don't know yet, but will see what happens. This is a Sport C boat, similar to your S550 class.

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    it is going to have different lift and drag on each sponson.
    Make sure you post the video of the test

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    Jim Russell would be a good source of info also. Damn Mark, that thing sure ought to hook!!

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    Default Very Interesting Hull

    And Yes !!!
    If You Make A Video Of This Hull Test Send To This Thread Please !! :d Thanks For Answer Dear Boat Racing Facts Member !

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