Weight for Planer Boards?

[bout time]

I have made a set of dual boards out of 1x8 Cedar and they track great but i have read that if you add weight to the outside board they will run better. I have seen some guys use decoy weights. My question is how much/what kind of weight to use for each board.

'Bout Time

Mike

[ericjeeper]

Go to a tire shop and buy some stick on weights.. lead tape.. then drive a nail or a screw through it to secure permanently.

[bout time]

any idea on how much weight? i dont want to go overboard but want them to make a difference

[lineman49]

Trial & error. plus placement.

[Gray Ghost]

I use a piece of roofing lead 6 X 8" about 4 oz on my Canon boards. The outside ski tends to lifts up a little with out the lead, more ski in the water equals more pull.

[steelydan]

drill holes in bottom edge and put melted lead in holes.3/8" holes about 2" deep.add more until satisfied.

[steelydan]

p.s. cover with epoxy when done.