Re: Problem with cavitation on small 14ft boat
No more motor than he has, he is probably just "boiling water" causing the prop to "bite air". If I were using a small motor like that on a much larger boat, I'd be inclined to run it at a slower rpm to avoid his phenomenon. Speeding it up or running it faster is not gaining any appreciable speed. Of course, it's doubtful the motor turns up fast enough to experience cavitation which could show some evidence of literally burning the back side of the prop.