Baller rodltg2 Posted September 27, 2011 Baller Share Posted September 27, 2011 Bored browsing CL boat ads and came across an 87 American Skier, ( really good condition for $4900 bTw) and saw this. I wonder whats intended purpose was? http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b265/rodltg2/DSCN2733.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b265/rodltg2/DSCN2740.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCskiFreak Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 That is a cavitation plate with a small 2" tracking fin added to it to give a small increase in the lateral stability of the boat. The cavitation plate in an inboard application has several functions. It does affect the wake some, but it also adds a small amount to the lifting surface of the boat, and also helps to keep the rudder from ventilating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted September 27, 2011 Baller_ Share Posted September 27, 2011 Wow great shape. Supra had these for years. They were manually adjustable to customize wake. Later they powered the adjustability. That does not look adjustable. Diddo to what MCskiFreak said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted September 27, 2011 Baller_ Share Posted September 27, 2011 Malibu offered a similar device for barefooters called the SSP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted September 27, 2011 Baller Share Posted September 27, 2011 The American Skier Advance rocked the WSM boat tests as the best slalom boat back in the day. Looks like minimal to no spray relief pockets, though, so probably golf balls back there at shortline...though was supposed to have an incredible wake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skier2788 Posted September 27, 2011 Baller Share Posted September 27, 2011 I have an 86 Advance. Great wake but yes 35 and shorter you are just getting pelted back there. I went to 39 once and it felt like someone throwing buckets of water at your knees when you were crossing the wakes. This is me at 36 mph at 32 off. wakes are good but look how far back the spray is going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skier2788 Posted September 27, 2011 Baller Share Posted September 27, 2011 GRRR now I gotta figure out how to add a video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCskiFreak Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 The Legend and TBX resolved the spray issues with spray pockets and double chines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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