Holes in Cavitation Plate

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Gator2614

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I am going to remove a hydrofoil and install a pair of Smart Tabs. Do I need to fill the screw holes in the cavitation plate? If I leave the holes open will it affect performance?
 
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Moody Blue

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Re: Holes in Cavitation Plate

No worries, can leave them as is or plug them up. I had the same situation and opted to fill the holes with epoxy. Applied duct tape to the bottom of the anti-cavitation plate then filled the holes with epoxy. Leveled it out and let it cure then removed the duct tape. Stayed in place for the 4 years I owned the boat.

If you don't fill them, you may get some spray from the holes but they are so small they won't have an effect on performance.
 
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Chris1956

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Re: Holes in Cavitation Plate

As stated, the holes will have no effect. I would leave them alone, but I'm too lazy to fill, sand and paint the repair.

BTW- that plate is the anti-ventilation plate.
 
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