1968 Aquasport Flatback Diver - Shipoke Rebuild for Hefner

[ashley]

Interested to see if you opt for the keel extention
Capt Matt

What do you think Capt. Matt?

[CaptSteveBetz]

Interested to see if you opt for the keel extention
Capt Matt

What do you think Capt. Matt?

I am not Capt. Matt but I can tell you from experience that if you have ever been in a flat back,fully trimmed up and running close to WOT and done a 180 you would opt for the keel extension.

I have been and it is not a fun ride. Even with my keel extended on my PL 24 flat back my boat slides and if I am not careful will swap ends.

It will only help the performance when turning.

[CLM65]

Interested to see if you opt for the keel extention
Capt Matt

What do you think Capt. Matt?

I am not Capt. Matt but I can tell you from experience that if you have ever been in a flat back,fully trimmed up and running close to WOT and done a 180 you would opt for the keel extension.

I have been and it is not a fun ride. Even with my keel extended on my PL 24 flat back my boat slides and if I am not careful will swap ends.

It will only help the performance when turning.

Capt Betz/Capt Matt/anyone else with flatback experience:

What are your thoughts on adding the bait boxes to the transom on these flatbacks?  Similar to the ones Scott put on the Miss Delmarva (except for a flatback).  I was wondering if you thought they would "bite" on a turn and give a little more control/traction.

[ashley]

fairing continues.....

[gman 82 aquasport]

I don't have a flat back but I do see where the hull would have a tendency to "slide" in a sharp power turn as apposed to having a little bite back there with a keel extension...I guess the million $ question will be your usage of the boat...on slick water will a little slide action be OK or would it not feel right

[ashley]

I don't have a flat back but I do see where the hull would have a tendency to "slide" in a sharp power turn as apposed to having a little bite back there with a keel extension...I guess the million $ question will be your usage of the boat...on slick water will a little slide action be OK or would it not feel right

I think I'm going to leave the keel alone. The way I understand it is that with the original set up you don't need a keel extension. Boats with porta brackets have extra length and the keel should be extented.?? Anyone with a flatback with original keel out there??

[gran398]

Nice work you guys.

Regarding the potential keel. Since she's flipped....now is the time to make that decision.

Will give Matt a call.... hang loose for just a bit.

[gran398]

Nice work you guys.

Regarding the potential keel. Since she's flipped....now is the time to make that decision.

Will give Matt a call.... hang loose for just a bit.

Matt says without question install the extended keel.

[ashley]

Nice work you guys.

Regarding the potential keel. Since she's flipped....now is the time to make that decision.

Will give Matt a call.... hang loose for just a bit.

Matt says without question install the extended keel.

Thanks man. Keel will be extended.

[gran398]

Interested to see if you opt for the keel extention
Capt Matt

What do you think Capt. Matt?

I am not Capt. Matt but I can tell you from experience that if you have ever been in a flat back,fully trimmed up and running close to WOT and done a 180 you would opt for the keel extension.

I have been and it is not a fun ride. Even with my keel extended on my PL 24 flat back my boat slides and if I am not careful will swap ends.

It will only help the performance when turning.

 Matt states exactly the same as Steve. The extended keel is a big plus. Minimizes sliding in narrow creeks. Particularly helpful turning in slick water.

[ashley]

Eugene's got the keel extended and fairing continues.

[CLM65]

That Eugene is quick!  Any details on what materials were used?  And any science behind stopping it at that point?  I'll be doing the same thing to mine eventually.

[gran398]

That is damn clean job.

A lot more to it than appears.

Sweet work guys

[Aswaff400]

i will also be extending my keel when that point comes.

[ashley]

That Eugene is quick!  Any details on what materials were used?  And any science behind stopping it at that point?  I'll be doing the same thing to mine eventually.

The core material was Penski board. Not sure about length yet?