What height should K planes be above the running surface. Pro and con for dif heights

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07-20-2016, 10:41 PM

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What height should K planes be above the running surface. Pro and con for dif heights

Installing the K plane on Scarab 33 AVS after new transom. They are at the same angle as the hull (angled) What height should K planes be above the running surface?

What are the Pro and con for different heights.

07-20-2016, 11:23 PM

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Mine are just shy of 1" above the running surface

07-21-2016, 05:29 AM

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Mine are 3/4

07-21-2016, 06:06 AM

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Hmm, I thought 1/2" was standard?

07-21-2016, 06:25 AM

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3/4 min. Mark them out. Double check inside. Make sure nothing is in the way for thru bolting and hose locations. Bottom thickness also has to be watched