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Drafting questions/issues...need to draft even MORE shallow!
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<blockquote data-quote="ibanez" data-source="post: 23019" data-attributes="member: 194"><p>Hey gang. I'm an ultra-shallow river runner, and I have an Alumacraft with a new 4 stroke 60/40 Merc. I absolutely LOVE my rig because it's built like a tank, and has taken me anywhere I want to go. I don't know exactly how shallow it'll run on plane, but I KNOW it'll run in 4" of water (yes inches). :twisted: :shock: </p><p></p><p>I currently have a jackplate installed with a 4" offset, and I really enjoy being able to fine tune the motor height in order to hit its "sweet spot". However, I'm afraid I may not be able to draft as shallow with the jack plate on because the offset creates a lever or fulcrum effect making the back of the boat draft deeper than the rest.</p><p></p><p>I've seen a couple of alternative options (transom risers, some kind of crazy lookin' brackets, etc), but I'm interested to see if anybody here has any advise on what I can do to get less draft out of my sled. Currently, it drafts in about 8" of water....which is kinda shallow I reckon, but it makes for a bumpy ride when floating 4" shallows ya know?</p><p></p><p>I've even looked into sponsons and float pods, but I hear they're bad to cause cavitation for jet motors. Maybe one of you guys can steer me in the right direction.</p><p></p><p>Thanks in advance!</p><p></p><p>J 8)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ibanez, post: 23019, member: 194"] Hey gang. I'm an ultra-shallow river runner, and I have an Alumacraft with a new 4 stroke 60/40 Merc. I absolutely LOVE my rig because it's built like a tank, and has taken me anywhere I want to go. I don't know exactly how shallow it'll run on plane, but I KNOW it'll run in 4" of water (yes inches). :twisted: :shock: I currently have a jackplate installed with a 4" offset, and I really enjoy being able to fine tune the motor height in order to hit its "sweet spot". However, I'm afraid I may not be able to draft as shallow with the jack plate on because the offset creates a lever or fulcrum effect making the back of the boat draft deeper than the rest. I've seen a couple of alternative options (transom risers, some kind of crazy lookin' brackets, etc), but I'm interested to see if anybody here has any advise on what I can do to get less draft out of my sled. Currently, it drafts in about 8" of water....which is kinda shallow I reckon, but it makes for a bumpy ride when floating 4" shallows ya know? I've even looked into sponsons and float pods, but I hear they're bad to cause cavitation for jet motors. Maybe one of you guys can steer me in the right direction. Thanks in advance! J 8) [/QUOTE]
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