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Old 02-13-2009, 12:50 AM
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Default Re: 1975 20' Scepter Capacities

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A stern heavy boat will tend to run bow high, will be hard to get on plane, will have a high min-planning speed (a big deal in rough water!), and will not ride as well in rough seas. You can compensate with trim tabs, a Doelfin and a 4B prop, but why start out with a non-optimum combination if you don't have to!
Well said, Denny.
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