Posted by steve roffey on November 03, 2003 at 17:47:45:
In Reply to: Re: OK, what are Cavitation Plates? posted by John H. on November 02, 2003 at 11:17:47:
Sorry If i was incorrect.
I see the pages on glen-L site and they contradict themselves, so I found it confusing. I was looking at the page that stated
http://www.glen-l.com/weblettr/webletters-4/wl34-rudder.html
"Fig. 16-6 - When the rudder blade extends beyound the transom, a cavitation plate should be mounted over it, in line with the bottom, to prevent air from being sucked in during turning."
But after I was told that wasnt it i found this page in the catalogue.
http://www.glen-l.com/inboard/8mancav.html
" Standard Cavitation Plates
Control the way your boat rides and increase its speed and economy. A cavitation plate or "trim tab" can be used to eliminate the aggravating "bounce" at skiing speed common to fast boats, or to control the trim of the craft and bring the bow down if required."
Sorry for the inconvenience
Steve