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Thread: ride plate or not to ride plate???

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    CMZRACING
    Hey all, having some simple questions about my 75 sanger super jet. i just got bushwacker diverter and controls and installed them. along with a semi-blocker intake grate. im hopeing to cure this porpoiseing problem. i had a wedge in it, and you guys said to 86 it, so i did. it kinda helped but not really. do have to run ride plates? what benifits do they have? mines got one but it only extends back about 3 inches past the transome. im thinking of 86'ing that thing as well and start with a base line to see what makes the biggest difference. thanks for any input.

  2. #2
    Mohavekid
    The Sanger Super Jet came with the ride plate from the factory.
    Try adjusting the plate down some at the rear. You can always extend the plate too.
    A combination of ride plate and diverter adjustment can null out your porpoise.
    Good luck.

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    b's sanger
    I have a 77 Sprint Jet with a longer ride plate and have had no problems.

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    SmokinLowriderSS
    do have to run ride plates? what benifits do they have? mines got one but it only extends back about 3 inches past the transome. im thinking of 86'ing that thing as well and start with a base line to see what makes the biggest difference. thanks for any input.
    That has got to be the shortest ride plate I ever heard of : 3". Are you sure you don't mean it extends about 3" past your bowl?
    The short one on my Berk F is over a foot long beyond my transom. Adjusting it up too high causes me to porpose, too low, she drags the bow.

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    CMZRACING
    Nope this ride plate extends only about 3" past the transome. i dont know how to post pic in the forum. i have a couple pics to put up. should i try adjusting the plate down a little or wait to see how much of a difference this place diverter makes first? thanks

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    Pick out a couple of the pics you'd like up here, and email em to me. I'll put em up for ya.
    danimal2@earthlink.net

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    Mohavekid
    Try just the diverter then if you still have the porpoise, try adjusting the ride plate down a little at a time.
    You may benefit by extending the ride plate somewhat and going to a cradle type setup as opposed to the turnbuckles that are on there now.
    I extended the ride plate on my boat about 8 inches and it made a world of difference.

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    http://www.jetheaven.us/photopost/da...9cmzracing.jpg
    It's kinda hard to see in this photo (dark) but it's the typical Sanger rideplate. More like 6" from the transom looks like.

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    squirtcha?'s_son
    I also think u should either extend or play with the ride plate u want to be precise if u lower it otherwise ur boat will ride on the bow more than it should. If u xtend it u will still have to play with it a little bit but u will have more play (i think not entirely sure )

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    Squirtin Thunder

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