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Old 04-16-2006 | 01:06 PM
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I have seen this before and I am trying to figure out what the vertical tubes are for...cavitation?

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Old 04-16-2006 | 04:31 PM
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It allows air to get under the cavitation plate letting the props slip more. Its is nessasary when spinning a big wheel to help the boat get up on plane easier.
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Alot of big powered #6 boats have em.
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Old 04-16-2006 | 09:53 PM
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I've seen them on Surface drives as well. I believe the 48EC running Yanmars have them on there as well.
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