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4mulafastech 05-14-2008 09:57 PM


Originally Posted by boatnt (Post 2558096)
I dont really know if it matters how far down or up the tube is past the cavatation plate,mine is adjustable and I tried with it up,down,half way up,still cavitates

Isn't the shower you have the type with 2 inlets, one on each side of the cavitation plate? I seems to me with a right hand prop (turning clockwise) you would only have a low pressure region on the starboard side of the cavitation plate. This is the side of the 'downward' sweep of the prop and may be pulling the air down that tube. Latham instruction were specific and stated to install the pick-up on the 'upward' sweep side. I would try plugging the one inlet and see if that helps.

boatnt 05-14-2008 10:14 PM


Originally Posted by 4mulafastech (Post 2558437)
Isn't the shower you have the type with 2 inlets, one on each side of the cavitation plate? I seems to me with a right hand prop (turning clockwise) you would only have a low pressure region on the starboard side of the cavitation plate. This is the side of the 'downward' sweep of the prop and may be pulling the air down that tube. Latham instruction were specific and stated to install the pick-up on the 'upward' sweep side. I would try plugging the one inlet and see if that helps.

Makes sence,I will try it and let you guys know

PhantomChaos 05-15-2008 12:41 AM

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Where do showers go on here? :D

4mulafastech 05-15-2008 06:47 AM

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:d

monstaaa 05-15-2008 06:55 AM

c.p performance has a very good unit. no speed loss , no cavitating. and without a doubt there is a difference between no shower and shower.
ever see a blue case?
and this proven on c.c, cruisers, and speed.
everything leaves with showers.

CPIGUY 05-15-2008 07:18 PM

Love this site
 
I love this site!!! It's been 15 years since I've had outdrives and have never even heard of Drive Showers. What a neat idea. I've already asked my dealer to install them for me.

Thanks guys :ernaehrung004:

never enuff 05-15-2008 09:00 PM

I have the Latham drive showers on my 30 Baja with Bravo outdrives and haven't had any problems. However I did have problems with my 275 Baja after I installed a drive shower. Fixed the problem by cutting the pickup tube shorter.(different type drive shower)
Jay

4mulafastech 05-15-2008 09:07 PM


Originally Posted by never enuff (Post 2559637)
I have the Latham drive showers on my 30 Baja with Bravo outdrives and haven't had any problems. However I did have problems with my 275 Baja after I installed a drive shower. Fixed the problem by cutting the pickup tube shorter.(different type drive shower)
Jay

Thanks Jay, glad to hear that!:D

never enuff 05-15-2008 09:27 PM

I have 1 extra one if you need a spare:D
Jay

imartin 08-23-2021 09:24 AM

Picking this thread back up, Im considering latham drive showers given I have the latham plate top of drive with the threaded hole ready for the NPT elbow. I dont boat long distances (fairly small like for my Baja 35 Outlaw), and just researching all I can before deciding. Not even sure what I am asking in specifics, rather are folks for or against, hows the experience been, etc. I have twin 525efis, Bravo 1 XR Sportmasters. Thanks!


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