Jim Posted May 25, 2010 Report Posted May 25, 2010 Went over to Mike's last Sunday, to borrow his polishing kit. He showed me his new " Whale Tail " and was delighted with it. I can't find much on the " Tinternet " about them. ( I keep finding adverts for thongs ) Has anyone else got any info as it sounds just the job for getting up and staying on the plane at lower speeds and improving performance. Jim Quote
Brian Posted May 25, 2010 Report Posted May 25, 2010 Jim I've got Smart Tabs on my Warrior. I haven't played around with the settings, they're as they left Warriors, I'm on the plane at a little over 11 knts. I used to have Doel fins on a previous boat, but I didn't like them as I feel they put extra strain on the motor. It's a bit like lifting the back of the boat with the Anti-Cavitation Plate. Quote
Zzippy Posted May 25, 2010 Report Posted May 25, 2010 Went over to Mike's last Sunday, to borrow his polishing kit. He showed me his new " Whale Tail " and was delighted with it. I can't find much on the " Tinternet " about them. ( I keep finding adverts for thongs ) Has anyone else got any info as it sounds just the job for getting up and staying on the plane at lower speeds and improving performance. Jim Are they for kayaks Jim? Quote
mike02380 Posted May 25, 2010 Report Posted May 25, 2010 well i certainly didn't know what a whale tail was until i did a search! warning not for under 18s Quote
Jim Posted May 25, 2010 Author Report Posted May 25, 2010 Yes Mike. I didn't look at any pictures but could guess from the " thong " headings that were coming up on my screen. Just phoned Mick. ( Mike060 ) http://www.nautequipe.co.uk/p1574/Whale-Tail-XL Quote
Jim Posted May 25, 2010 Author Report Posted May 25, 2010 Just spoke to Nautequipe. Ordered my Whale Tail. They're based in the Midlands but the company owner, Janet is a local girl from Poole / Lytchet. Jim Quote
Gazza Posted May 25, 2010 Report Posted May 25, 2010 Jim, you do realise when you fit them you'll have to try them see why i keep buying gadget's now (any excuse to get out there ) Gary Quote
Gazza Posted May 25, 2010 Report Posted May 25, 2010 ooops i forgot to ask you ..........let us know how you get on with the polishing Jim, keep looking at mine but all them chines keep putting me off Gary Quote
Newboy Posted May 25, 2010 Report Posted May 25, 2010 well i certainly didn't know what a whale tail was until i did a search! warning not for under 18s I can just quess what the top Google search on PBSBAC website is today...... Quote
Brian Posted May 25, 2010 Report Posted May 25, 2010 I can just quess what the top Google search on PBSBAC website is today...... And Jim claims he didn't even look!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
Jim Posted May 25, 2010 Author Report Posted May 25, 2010 well i certainly didn't know what a whale tail was until i did a search! warning not for under 18s I can just quess what the top Google search on PBSBAC website is today...... scary stuff ! I had to take a look. It'd be rude not to. Quote
Jim Posted May 25, 2010 Author Report Posted May 25, 2010 Gary, Got off to a flying start. Destroyed a mop straight away. I caught the base plate of my bridge. Bought new mops & stuff today. Was gonna get polishing but what with Whale Tails and everything, did'nt get round to it. I'll keep you posted. Jim Quote
Maverick Martin Posted May 25, 2010 Report Posted May 25, 2010 Wow I want one of those whale jobbies you learn something new everyday on this site Martin Quote
codpiece Posted May 25, 2010 Report Posted May 25, 2010 are they only for large cc engines or will they improve performance on any motor ie 15hp on a displacement hull? Derek V Quote
Rob Posted May 25, 2010 Report Posted May 25, 2010 there was a set of Dole Fins (same thing) on JoJo when I bought her - they work great in a straight line but cornering at speed could get very dodgy - she ran better without them except the plane was now at a greater speed. So i fitted SmartTabs (teh black plastc ones) - brilliant - better than nothing and much better than the Fins - Jim - cancel the order and get ya money back!! Derek I have a pair if you want to try them - means drilling the Cavitation plate though. Rob Quote
Jim Posted May 25, 2010 Author Report Posted May 25, 2010 These are supposedly better than the Doel Fins. I'll leave the order running and give it a go. I'll try it out next week if the weather man smiles favourably. Jim Quote
Newboy Posted May 25, 2010 Report Posted May 25, 2010 well i certainly didn't know what a whale tail was until i did a search! warning not for under 18s Quote
Zzippy Posted May 25, 2010 Report Posted May 25, 2010 well i certainly didn't know what a whale tail was until i did a search! warning not for under 18s Quote
Paul D Posted May 25, 2010 Report Posted May 25, 2010 well i certainly didn't know what a whale tail was until i did a search! warning not for under 18s Quote
codpiece Posted May 25, 2010 Report Posted May 25, 2010 Thanks for the offer Rob, I am talking about my longliner,with its 15hp motor, not a planing hull as you know, they dont actualy sound suitable (I think) unless someone knows better so i will await the advice and opinions, Derek,V, Quote
pirky Posted May 26, 2010 Report Posted May 26, 2010 Wow I want one of those whale jobbies you learn something new everyday on this site Martin Not sure I wanna see you in one of those Martin.....even if they go to that size !! Dave Quote
Jim Posted May 27, 2010 Author Report Posted May 27, 2010 Had a phone call Today. No Whale Tails available for six weeks, so I cancelled the order. I may have to make one. Jim Quote
Newboy Posted May 28, 2010 Report Posted May 28, 2010 Just in casee you guys got fed up with whale tail here another google search for you.... Wild Asian Ass http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/...-Asian-ass.html Quote
Jim Posted May 28, 2010 Author Report Posted May 28, 2010 Reminds me of years ago when I ( oops ) a friend of mine was looking for a crack for a program ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Don't ever search for " crack " when your wife is behind you ( unless you can duck quickly ) Jim Quote
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