James Fauver
P19 Southern Star
Lake Conroe, Texas
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rich Duffy [SMTP:duffy@maui.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 1999 11:54 AM
> To: wwpotter@tscnet.com
> Subject: Re: Recommented Motor Shaft Length (HMS18)
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> West Wight Potter Website at URL
> http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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> The theory of prop placement as described in the Nissan 3.5B manual
> (and elsewhere) is that the motor should be located such that the
> anticavitation plate be is one to two inches below the bottom of the
> transom. This is presumed to stick the prop in a stream of water
> comparatively undisturbed by the boat's passage. For me, this
> dictated a long-shaft OB on my P14.
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