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Prop Cavitation? Printed From: CorrectCraftFan.com Category: General Correct Craft Discussion Forum Name: General Discussion Forum Discription: Anything Correct Craft URL: http://www.CorrectCraftFan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1204 Printed Date: June-08-2024 at 1:20pm Topic: Prop Cavitation? Posted By: Bradley950 Subject: Prop Cavitation? Date Posted: February-12-2005 at 2:29pm What is prop cavitation? What causes it? ------------- Brad Miller bradley950@yahoo.com Replies: Posted By: kenny g Date Posted: February-12-2005 at 2:48pm the formation of "voids"or air inside the water stream.caused by low pressure near a surface.encountered when the water seperates from the propeller. also called "ventilation";causes propeller burn[don't ask cause i don't know]and can lead to "blow-out"that means the prop is grabbing air it lose's it's bite. ------------- kenny g Posted By: David F Date Posted: February-13-2005 at 12:35pm Cavitation as explained above can be caused by many things. I am not an expert, but here is what I think: 1. To much power on the wrong prop. In other words, spinning the prop too fast during acceleration. 2. Cupping the trailing edge of the prop blade helps reduce cavitation. 3. Bent or damage prop blades can cause cavitation. Cavitation can be felt in the boat as a severe vibration. It should be avoided as it can cause damage...even to the bottom of the hull just above the prop... sort of like sandblasting.

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