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Old 10-29-2008, 11:50 AM
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Default Re: High speed water pickup- placement /interferen

The thru-hull needs to be spaced minimum 8 inches outboard of the hull centerline, and as far out on the bottom-most planing surface as possible. This should prevent excessive ventilation.
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