pescador
Well-Known Member
I'm about to mount my 8 HP Yamaha HT on my 228G Grady. I am looking at having a pod built to mirror image my Grady drive bracket. It'll sit off the transom about 29" on the port side. I am aware that normally you try to get the cavitation plate to the bottom of the hull or close to it. Given I will be mounting it on the port side of the transom and it is a long shaft. I suspect the cavitation plate will be well below the hull. Maybe 8" plus below. Is there any issue with this? I suspect its ok to be too deep, but not good to be too shallow. Any experts out there with an opinion on this? What's the general rule on setting up kickers in terms of caviations plates?