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capttoon
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under skinning

#1 Post by capttoon » Wed Nov 04, 2015 2:10 pm

what is under skinning and what advantages are there

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Re: under skinning

#2 Post by BobG » Wed Nov 04, 2015 2:43 pm

If you look under a pontoon, there are all the exposed ribs under the deck.
When you're running, water splashes up and hits these ribs, making a lot of noise, and actually slowing the boat down.
Underskinning is sheet metal attached to the ribs, making the underside smooth.
This makes the boat much quieter, and a bit faster.
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