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Old 02-21-2011, 09:00 PM
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What are y'all thoughts on running a hydrofoil. I have noticed a slight bit of cavitation and I was thinking about picking on up. However, i'm hesitant to drill my cavitation plate on my motor. Thanks!
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Old 02-21-2011, 09:41 PM
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A hydrofoil is a bandaid for a prop or motor height problem. What type of boat and motor?
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Old 02-21-2011, 10:08 PM
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I have a 15'42'' with a short shaft 05 25 merc. I run a SS 10.38 13p prop. I am planning on putting a jack-plate on it but haven't yet.
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Old 02-21-2011, 10:18 PM
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I got a mini jacker which I wouldn't recommend because its cast aluminum and not easily adjustable, but it helps!
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Old 02-21-2011, 11:27 PM
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Your motor might be too high...the cavitation plate should be about even with the bottom of the boat. Is your prop in perfect condition?
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Old 02-22-2011, 06:45 PM
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I have used them on almost all of my boats and they worked great, but when I upgraded my last outboard I replaced the foil with trim tabs. Left the holes in the cav plate for a couple of months, never noticed a difference.
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Your motor might be too high...the cavitation plate should be about even with the bottom of the boat. Is your prop in perfect condition?
I'll check when I get home in the morning
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