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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Hiya,
If one is looking to optimize performance of the rig for speed and hole shot, the stabilizer will actually reduce speed since what it is doing is contacting water. Contacting water = friction and friction means loss of performance. So...with a prop that optimizes the rig, the plate is not needed...especially if a steel prop is being used. It begs the question as to why spend upwards of $500 on a prop only to add a fin to deal with an issue that the prop should take care of? That's money wasted. In most cases when a boat is purchased, or if a dealer has a blue prop program, you can try different props in various styles and shapes to see what works best, then choose that prop. Good to go, so what targa is doing is just that... Sometimes it can be a real pain, sometimes it happens fast.
Plus...if someone does not plan on keeping the rig for long, the holes drilled in the plate usually means loss in value....again, money wasted...
Steve |
