Ride Plate & Shoe

[biggraypig]

What will a ride plate and shoe do for my performance and ride? Just picked one up and would like to know more info.
How do you install one? Does it just bolt up to the pump?
Berkeley 12JBA pump, 455 Olds, "73" Sidewinder super jet.

[Jetaholic]

Not to hijack the thread, but from the closeup pic of the pump it looks like it has the wrong reverse bucket on it. Usually on a pump without the diverter the actuator arm on the reverse bucket is on the left side and the reverse cable runs through the large hole in the tiller arm right next to where the steering cable attaches to it. By attaching it the way it is now, that's whats putting that kink in the reverse cable, which isn't good for it. I'd hate to have that cable break while you're blowin' ass down the lake...that could be disasterous.
And here you go.
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[Oldsquirt]

Not to hijack the thread, but from the closeup pic of the pump it looks like it has the wrong reverse bucket on it. Usually on a pump without the diverter the actuator arm on the reverse bucket is on the left side and the reverse cable runs through the large hole in the tiller arm right next to where the steering cable attaches to it. By attaching it the way it is now, that's whats putting that kink in the reverse cable, which isn't good for it. I'd hate to have that cable break while you're blowin' ass down the lake...that could be disasterous.
That's a 12JB and it is exactly how Berkeley designed/built it(although the cable looks a bit beat).

[biggraypig]

That's the way it was when I bought it.
So can I put a ride plate and shoe on this pump?
Thanks again

[centerhill condor]

my understanding is that the boat actually rides on the ride plate. that is to say that there is less boat in the water and a corresponding reduction in drag.

[Nucking futs]

The ride plate is an extention of the boat which means it extends the riding surface. Its not worth the money for a low HP set up and a stock performing boat. Just add a Place diverter and enjoy the boat.
Does nobody know how to use the search engine on this site? Its been asked about time and time and time again.

[Riverbass]

This pic my or may not help
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[Riverbass]

This pic my or may not help

[Riverbass]

Sorry this computer is a pile
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...o/IMG_0063.jpg

[Rondane]

Its not worth the money for a low HP set up and a stock performing boat. Just add a Place diverter and enjoy the boat.
good point futs. add to that a loader and he will be good to go. He bought the add a shoe kit that was on ebay. He could always try it and take it off later.
rondane