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jimepting
There's a good thread on boat tails here:
Big Rig Boat-tail Can Cut Fuel Consumption By 2 Percent - CleanMPG Forums
It's a different site, but heck - I read and learn from both sites
There is one boat tail configuration which claims 7.5% improvement. In light of some automotive boat tail experiments discussed here I think the number is reasonable.
Jim E.
I don't know how to link it,but @ GOOGLE IMAGES at the search word above,on page- 3 is a photo of their boat tail that they've been running for years now
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