Tuning Hobie Turbo Fins

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Originally Posted by -scallywag-

There is a pretty good post/test on the hobie forum....I think it was done by a local member "roadrunner". Also lots of good info on lubing/adjusting your drives too.

It seems like the conclusion was that although running the fins "tight" makes the fins harder to push, it did not increase the top speed.

After messing around with the settings alot, I decided I like to run mine pretty loose.....alot less peddle pressure with no loss in speed.

Thanks Scally,

I found the post on the Hobie site. If Roadrunner is right, and it appears that he knows what he is talking about, most of the posts prior to yours have been passing on bad advice. I have asked Roadrunner to join this discussion when he has a chance.

As for me, I think I will start out with the fins set loose. Thanks for the heads up.

Bob