Bravo1 Cavitation Plate Mod
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Bravo1 Cavitation Plate Mod
I'm making some modifications to my Bravo upper in order to accommodate a -3 lower. To get the prop clearance I had to chop off the rear snout of the drive just past the trim rams. I have acquired a Merc cavitation plate from a Bravo3 that I plan to fit and have welded in place.
My question is... How far back should/can the cavitation plate extend over the prop?
I've already cut off a large piece and if I were to weld today, the cavitation plate would extend about 4-5" past the prop. Very similar to the length of the plate on a stock Bravo3.
Would the length aid in planing and/or hurt performance once on top?
Here is a link to the gallery with some pictures.
click here
My question is... How far back should/can the cavitation plate extend over the prop?
I've already cut off a large piece and if I were to weld today, the cavitation plate would extend about 4-5" past the prop. Very similar to the length of the plate on a stock Bravo3.
Would the length aid in planing and/or hurt performance once on top?
Here is a link to the gallery with some pictures.
click here
Last edited by Griswald; 07-03-2012 at 12:39 PM. Reason: add link to photo gallery
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i would close up the top as well, dont want air or water to cause any cavitation. looks great though!