joemoglia wrote:
Hi There!
Well, I don't want to set expectations too high with this. I think it helped... sounds quieter to me and no gurgling on flat water.
Could something be a lot better?... You bet, but for the time and effort I am pretty happy with it.
I did not really see a change in performance but I wasn't really looking for that either...
I am still trying to get the mount for the 403 on my TI correct (I made it so it attached with gear tracks). I don't think the prop is deep enough in the water.
I wish the down pipe was a little bit longer.
If it stopped the cavitating it more than likely helped efficiency. I found that mine would really pick up speed well until that 4 mph mark then the speed gained was gradual as the cavitating started. .
When the leafs got wrapped around the leg i had no idea. I just noticed the cavitating was gone and it was picking up steam better so it got me thinking and i raised the motor and saw the leafs around it which fell off and then back to normal again.
Not sure about the TI but they are borderline on the PA. I have about 2" sticking up through the wing plate so i could lower it some more and probably push the cavitation point up a bit but that isn't as efficient . I want the least amount of prop in the water as possible.
Right now its about 2 1/2 " under the surface which should be plenty if the leg issue is addressed .
Shouldn't have to bury the motor to make it work right. The further away the motor is from the swivel bracket the more things will rock and roll as leverage will increase on the mounting points and will also have the motor running deep which will be more drag on the system and will put the motor coming in contact with stumps, rocks etc more often.
I'm actually hoping i can raise mine back up a little after addressing the cavitaing problem...
You running in the ocean would definitely need a longer shaft.