RE: Strut question
Struts can definately be too long for a hull, causing the boat to run too far out of the water and inhibiting smooth turning. There is no hard and fast "rule" about strut length, what works, works. The SV strut may be fine on that particular hull, I say try it. It should be possible to trim to off 1/2" to 3/4" if it seems too long.
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