cavity plate height

[valvebounce]

I have a 14ft speed boat,to enable me to fit the flex steering in it,I
had to raise the transom so the steering rods cleared the splashwell.
I have put a longshaft outboard on it,previously it had a shortshaft.
The cavity plate is now 2" below the hull at the stern.
I know it will cause a bit more drag,but it may help with turning in heavy seas.
I only use the boat for sea fishing,so speed isn't really my problem.
What do the members think,will it be a problem?
The boat is a Broom.

[beamishken]

It will work just won't perform great, you may get some spray off the leg but as long as its not trying to fill the boat with water it shouldn't matter.
Couldn't you raise the transom a full 5" so the engine was the correct height?

[valvebounce]

Originally Posted by beamishken

It will work just won't perform great, you may get some spray off the leg but as long as its not trying to fill the boat with water it shouldn't matter.
Couldn't you raise the transom a full 5" so the engine was the correct height?

Thanks for your reply B.
I slipped up with the measurements,I only allowed enough room with a bit of clearance for the steering rod cables.
I don't think the spray will be too much of a problem because the boat has a decent splashwell.(two holes for drainage)The freeboard is quite deep,so water getting on the deck I doubt will happen.
I've kept the engine weight down by using a 2000 25hp Johnson.
The boat is well balanced in the water,even when planing.There's not much roll,even at anchor.
'V'

[Locozodiac]

If the motor sits way deep when on the throttle there will be a rear water splash produced at back transom, besides the shower the combo will slow down dramatically. So its a 25 HP Johnson. Can you post a picture of the lower leg shot sideways ?

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[valvebounce]

Originally Posted by Locozodiac

If the motor sits way deep when on the throttle there will be a rear water splash produced at back transom, besides the shower the combo will slow down dramatically. So its a 25 HP Johnson. Can you post a picture of the lower leg shot sideways ?

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Yep,it'll be tomoz when it's daylight

[pagick]

I’d bet it’s a waterfall not just a splash. But run it and perhaps you can raise it a touch more if needed

[Locozodiac]

Originally Posted by pagick

I’d bet it’s a waterfall not just a splash. But run it and perhaps you can raise it a touch more if needed

Something like this scenario ? If so, raise the motor little by little till the splash is completely cancelled..

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