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Old 05-13-2013, 07:45 PM   #5 (permalink)
mikeyjd
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Stick the boat stern first on the trailer, get it (the transom area) as close to the rear of your car as possible and it should be very aero.


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lol i was actually thinking this as well. What do you think about raising it up a couple inches to try to catch the air flow better? Do you think it's possible that the overall fe could be improved given the lowered cd, even after factoring in the added weight and rolling resistance? I suppose it probably would have allot to do with the speed and how much highway vs city driving was done with it.

Can anyone recommend a good hitch option for my Festiva? I want something that will be able to tow this without being the weak link, but also don't want to spend a ton for something overkill.
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