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Old 01-20-2006 | 01:23 PM
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hi can anyone help with engine and tank position in a 24 inch mono hull. is there a formula for working out the position ie % of length?
Old 01-20-2006 | 02:19 PM
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Default RE: engine position

It used to be about 27% forward of the transom is where you'd start at usually placing the glow plug at that position. Now some are going up to 30%.

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