Log spray issues

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silverfarm
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Log spray issues

#1 Post by silverfarm » Sat May 02, 2009 2:50 pm

I have a 97 fisher 20' that I recently upgraded the engine to a 4stroke Merc, 60hp from a 40hp tracker. I just took it out for a run and spray from the front deflectors is hitting the floor and bringing water into the boat. Do I simply need to adjust the angle of the deflectors and if so, any advice on how to do this?
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Re: Log spray issues

#2 Post by lakerunner » Sat May 02, 2009 4:51 pm

Try trimming you nose higher. Also if coming through joints you might caulk them or if you got the time and money put spray shield under deck
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Re: Log spray issues

#3 Post by moregooder » Sun May 03, 2009 6:51 am

yep ya gota get the nose up, trim the motor, move some wight back (coolers, people?). I am a big fan of under skinning, don't think a boat is finished until it is done.

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Re: Log spray issues

#4 Post by FloterBoter » Sun May 03, 2009 10:59 pm

yaknow, i herd ther's sum sorta fix fer dis, sumptin called tap fins or sumpin like dat.

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Re: Log spray issues

#5 Post by badmoonrising » Mon May 04, 2009 8:48 am

Those don't work at all and then the sheet metal screw holes make the logs leak.
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