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Cavitation plate 2 inches below transom, worth raising?
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<blockquote data-quote="EddiePA" data-source="post: 360107" data-attributes="member: 14526"><p>Because of the shape of the top of the transom and mount of the outboard, I don't think I can simply add shims. Adding a shim to the top of the transom would cause the mount to interfere with the rolled top portion of the transom and cause the mount not to sit flush against the transom. A mini jack plate would probably be the solution to raise the outboard if I decided to go that route.</p><p></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://s436.photobucket.com/user/VegaEddie/media/IMG_20140719_152915_zps521e031f.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="https://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq85/VegaEddie/IMG_20140719_152915_zps521e031f.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Top speed of the boat with me (165lbs), associated fishing tackle, anchor, 55lb thrust Minn Kota, marine battery and 4 gallons or so of gas is 29mph, so it's not like the boat is hurting for speed. However, I wouldn't mind making it less likely of hitting bottom or other debris in some of the shallower areas I fish. Less fuel usage is also always a plus. If it picked up a MPH or two, I certainly wouldn't complain.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EddiePA, post: 360107, member: 14526"] Because of the shape of the top of the transom and mount of the outboard, I don't think I can simply add shims. Adding a shim to the top of the transom would cause the mount to interfere with the rolled top portion of the transom and cause the mount not to sit flush against the transom. A mini jack plate would probably be the solution to raise the outboard if I decided to go that route. [url=https://s436.photobucket.com/user/VegaEddie/media/IMG_20140719_152915_zps521e031f.jpg.html][img]https://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq85/VegaEddie/IMG_20140719_152915_zps521e031f.jpg[/img][/url] Top speed of the boat with me (165lbs), associated fishing tackle, anchor, 55lb thrust Minn Kota, marine battery and 4 gallons or so of gas is 29mph, so it's not like the boat is hurting for speed. However, I wouldn't mind making it less likely of hitting bottom or other debris in some of the shallower areas I fish. Less fuel usage is also always a plus. If it picked up a MPH or two, I certainly wouldn't complain. [/QUOTE]
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