So I’ve been eyeballing this cavitation plate for my tunnel hull waterman. Has anyone pulled the trigger on one yet? What’s everyone’s thoughts on it? It’s a slightly different shape than say the transport plate. Maybe @Smackdaddy53 has seen it in action. I really like that someone has finally made a carbon fiber one for weight savings. I have a tohatsu 30hp and Foreman prop. It likes to run high on the jack plate.
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Welcome @Capt.Chris Glad to have you join us.
I like the carbon fiber aspect. Who makes it?
I’m moving to the Outboard Maintenance/Props for better exposure.
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Skiff Research makes this plate. It’s a nice plate, comes in a few sizes and the extreme model has the turn downs on the back portion. They’re really thin but should work well.
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Thanks. Didn’t get the Research name connection. Slow on the uptake sometimes. I’ll blame advancing age.
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Can’t find Skiff Research. 
please advise 
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Y’all are killing me but I’m dense most of the time as well. I have nothing but love my brothers!
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Funny, I had that site pulled up earlier and you beat me to the post! I was checking them out myself after I invited @Capt.Chris over. Welcome aboard!
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I guess I’ll have to get some one for research purposes 
seems like a good design. Hopefully it will improve performance on my skiff
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It will - I won’t run a skiff without one here in Texas at this point. I am on my third skiff, plate and Foreman prop. His props and plates go together like peas and carrots.
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No insights, but welcome aboard @Capt.Chris !
Well I pulled the trigger. I’ll do a full write up/ review when I get it. My skiff already preforms pretty well. I’m hoping for more grip while getting on plane with Jack plate maxed out. Also while running with plate maxed out. Which I already can just looking for less prop slip. Also maybe improve my on plane speed and time to plane out
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TefGel Ultra in the stainless fasteners so they don’t corrode. I’d also do a mock up install with just four bolts, trace the cav plate with tape, remove the plate, apply a couple of beads of 100% clear silicone where the plate goes over the LU cav plate, let it cure then install it. This will act as a gasket and keep the plate from sliding around and you will still be able to remove it without having to cut sealant.
I do this on all compression plate installs unless the customer is adamant about a permanent install with sealant around all edges.
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That’s a genius level tip right there!
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After having to spend an hour or more removing customer compression plates that were stuck on with 5200 I came up with the idea. It works very well.
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Ultra Tef-Gel is some good stuff. The absolute best for stainless hardware and saltwater. Sometimes you have to search online to get the best price, but worth every penny.
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