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Old 09-05-2007, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by woodNfish View Post
>>As long as you find Bob's, you'll find the foil.

That is partially true. The foil is there, but it is called the True Tracker - Stabilizer Plate, not the "BMS plate".
A Rose is still a Rose...as long as the people communicating understand each other, who cares what it's proper name is?

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>>This particular model helps slow speed steering drift more so than others.

Do you have independent data to support that comment? I don't believe you do. I think you have some kind of interest in this particular foil. The other foils also work and from what I've read of people who have installed them, they all cause a loss in top-end speed caused by the higher drag of the foil. I notice on Bob's site they avoid answering that question in their FAQ.
Everything in the boating world (or any other reality or dimension, for that matter) is a matter of trade offs. If you want more control at slower speeds, you trade off a little top end. If you want to go as fast as possible, you trade off a little control at the slower end of the spectrum. There simply is no "perfect" answer.

BTW, there is no need to be confrontational...there is nothing to gain from it. We are all just stating our opinions. If you agree, great. If not, move on...no big deal!
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