I was hoping that someone who knew what they were talking about would jump in here......but I guess you've got me instead. From what I understand making the boat think it's longer is part of the advantage, weight distribution. As far as the ride plate deal. put up a pic mine adjusts with shims under the cradle. I think the idea there is by increasing the angle you let the bow ride higher. You may want to experiment around with it just to see how it changes your ride /speed. This is the part I'm prolly going to screw up.. The ride plate is there because, the impeller sucking causes a low pressure directly behind the boat.......oh come guys, a little help here. I just re read your post sounds like your also trying how to install it .Pictures, and or call Tom @ Jet boat performance. Down in the greg shoemaker section there is a good ride plate thread for ya, that I just bumped to the top. I'm not sure how much help it will be with the install, but it should shed some light on the rest of it.
