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Silly Starboard shim question: +0.5?

Created by Paducah Paducah  > 9 months ago, 28 Jul 2022
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Paducah
Paducah

2792 posts

28 Jul 2022 6:09am
I looked through my shims today to give my 1000 a bit more lift (it was super light) with my 255-2/115+ and didn't see a +0.5. Looked at an online shop and the standard six shim kit doesn't seem to have one either. Does one exist? I see that there is a -0.5.

The 1.0 was like riding an elevator even in 10 kts - I don't need that much. Came in and swapped back to the 0.

I have an old 255 which I can use with a -1.5 I guess?

aeroegnr
aeroegnr

1747 posts

28 Jul 2022 6:14am
Yes the standard shim kits have both a +0.5 and +1.0. Maybe it got lost. I've got a couple





RuddeBos
RuddeBos

136 posts

28 Jul 2022 4:42pm
I think the + 0.5 shim was a later addition to the shim set, to use with the newer -2 deg 255 tail wing for the iqfoil.
My older 2 x 95 + fuselages don't have this shim.
When they were introduced, apparently you could ask your local Starboard dealer for one free of change
aeroegnr
aeroegnr

1747 posts

28 Jul 2022 7:24pm
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RuddeBos said..
I think the + 0.5 shim was a later addition to the shim set, to use with the newer -2 deg 255 tail wing for the iqfoil.
My older 2 x 95 + fuselages don't have this shim.
When they were introduced, apparently you could ask your local Starboard dealer for one free of change


Oooh I was unaware.
Paducah
Paducah

2792 posts

28 Jul 2022 8:22pm
Thanks, all. Have emailed my dealer.
Paducah
Paducah

2792 posts

29 Jul 2022 10:52am
+0.5 on the way. Thanks for the replies.
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