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Shep

Posted 10/25/2013 8:24 AM (#670262 - in reply to #670242)
Subject: Re: esox mag tiller cavitation

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What you can do now is take a yard stick and put on the keel and see where your cavitation plate sits compared to the bottom of the keel. I suspect it will be quite high.

I don't like putting a transducer dead center on the transom in front of the prop for exactly that reason. I've seen it many times on other boats. I'd move it out to the side, at least to the first chine.

I don't think the EZ pumps will cause the cavitation, especially since you said it still happened when the covers were removed. They really don't need to be below the transom much. Especially at low speed on acceleration.

I would also look into a SS prop. I agree with Steve's assessment that your burning the paint off.

Winterizing is easy enough to take it out for spin to check it out. You'll rest easier over the long winter knowing you resolved your cavitation issue.