Arneson Rocker Plates, anybody went from K-planes to Arneson, results??

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02-02-2021, 07:46 AM

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They look like a stout design for sure. What are the dimensions on the plates? Curious how much larger they are than a 280 or 380

02-02-2021, 08:00 AM

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I still want to see how they flex that tab.

02-02-2021, 08:11 AM

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I still want to see how they flex that tab.

Yeah - what's the tab made of? Looks like it's 3/16-1/4" thick so it can't be metal if it's intended to flex...

02-02-2021, 08:53 AM

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Yeah - what's the tab made of? Looks like it's 3/16-1/4" thick so it can't be metal if it's intended to flex...

Doc,
The plates are made of Aluminum, The rest of the tab is cast Aluminum also, except for the ram, it's stainless
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02-02-2021, 08:56 AM

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The plates are made of Aluminum, The rest of the tab is cast Aluminum also, except for the ram, it's stainless
MD

So it's not flexing then...? I'm no injuneer though.

02-02-2021, 09:01 AM

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So it's not flexing then...? I'm no injuneer though.

Doc,
Yes they do Flex stop by I'll give you a demo, (and I can give your compression gauge back also! LOL)
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02-02-2021, 09:18 AM

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You would think aluminum would fatigue and break after a certain number of flexes.

02-02-2021, 10:01 AM

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You would think aluminum would fatigue and break after a certain number of flexes.

That's what I was thinking. Is there an alloy that is flexible?

02-02-2021, 10:06 AM

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Alu does work harden

02-02-2021, 01:28 PM

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Went from 280 K planes to 450S Zipwake Interceptors and they are better in every way. But not knowing your application your boat may be faster than what is recommended for interceptors.

Mine are installed on my 37' Spectre center console.

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