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Old 04-15-2016, 07:43 AM
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Default Drive shower length and cavitation.

My drive showers extend down 1 1/4 inches. They were this way when I purchased boat. I saw a thread a while back with recommended length. I experience cavitation coming on plane if I give it to much throttle.
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Yeh, that's too far. I had one down that far and would cavitate the prop enough to blow it out in mid 60's mph.

You can usually run them right up to the cavitation plate.
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I'd cut off about 1/2"
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I had the same problem and slash cut the tube pretty close to the plate. It flows plenty as there's no shortage of water under the plate.
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