J Solinger
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What does the cavitation plate do on a model out board engine? I'm just pondering if it is needed for boat control or to spare other boats from the prop.
When I added one, I totally stoped my tunnel from blowovers. I actually made one, and bent the back end down some, and I was able to remove weight from the nose of the hull. I don't think they are legal in organized racing..I don't race, so I'm not sure, but I think that is what Joe Monohan told me...maybe that was just for the stock class tho.What does the cavitation plate do on a model out board engine? I'm just pondering if it is needed for boat control or to spare other boats from the prop.
What does the cavitation plate do on a model out board engine? I'm just pondering if it is needed for boat control or to spare other boats from the prop.
So is removing them on tunnel hulls and adding more lead in the front a better way to set up a boat? Does it have an effect on proper steering?
Jimmy I agree, no wonder Joe Monohan made an bigger cavitation plate to add to a k&b lower.Removing the cavitation plate will make it hard to handle. I set all my tunnels with o deg angle add to the cavitation plate and add weight to make the hull ride flat. In doing so I gain speed and Handling.There are a lot of things that need to be considered Here. Hull design, Engine Power, Prop, Weight, lower unit. I Have ran many hulls over the years and can tell you that the Leecrafts, Hornets, Shamon, Warhead, Proglass Will run and handle better with a longer and wider Cavitation Plate Not taking away from it.
See ya Jimmy
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