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OK I guess I'll start. Last weekend at Charlevoix I noticed in the strong puffs upwind the boat wanted to
waggle
from side to side and also up and down. I didn't think of it at the time but should I raise the boards in a blow? If yes is it about 6"? Would that make it smooth out? I didn't think of it until I saw Andy's picture. I wanted to foot so the speed was great, it was the ride that made me a little uneasy.
Eric,
The
Easy Button
answer is yes, raise the boards about 6
. For winds above 20kts and the speed increases with full board, the boat acts like it wants to trip and pitch forward. By raising the boards a little bit, it will smooth out the ride and be faster.
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Ok I'll give it a try this weekend...because this season it seems there is only one type of wind....heavy air...
Like I said..I'm still rusty. Taking three years off I forgot a few things. Didn't know all that much anyway. At Charlevoix I had a screaming hangover all day Saturday. Not the sharpest tack that day anyway.