Re: hurricane planing problems
Jumping in here. Some high performance SS props have a hole in the side of the prop near the front just under the blade. Purpose is to deliberately introduce air (actually exhaust gas) across the blade to force cavitation (of the prop) coming out of "the hole". <br /><br />This allows the engine to rev up and since rpm's are a key element of horsepower, it helps your engine develop it's hp and get you up and going....works I'm hear to tell you. <br /><br />Once you are up, the force of the water blowing past the prop effectively seals off the hole and the prop acts like there is no hole. When she seals up and kicks in, you can feel and hear the engine down shift; like a car going into overdrive; real cool I love(d) it.....don't currently have one but did.<br /><br />Haven't seen them, but plugs mentioned are probably just that....something to plug the holes (one per blade) and not allow it to vent as mentioned. If that is what you have, pull/push them out. Will be glad you did.<br /><br />Mark
