But the plastic cap they use is a press on deal. I have a Beavertail Boat with the Beavertail Pods. Your pods look great. My choices are to weld them flush with the bottom, modify them, or weld them level with the top of the transom. The work should be performed by a skilled aluminum welder. It does not look too low in the picture but when you add my 215lbs and a … Our Flotation Pods not only increase the plane of your boat, but also offer up to 200 LBS. Our Flotation Pods not only increase the plane of your boat, but also offer up to 200 LBS. These flotation pods minimize draft and make your boat float nearly flat by offsetting the weight of your motor. The pod's usually have some water in them. of extra flotation plus offers numerous other benefits! Pictures of my Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 before I install Beavertail float pods and a CMC Power Trim.

If you have enough HP this is not an issue, however, most people are putting pods on to help in planeing the boat. of extra flotation plus offers numerous other benefits!

They put a access hole on the top of them, which makes sense. The only issue I see for my application, with the out of the box Beavertail pods, is that I have a mod V hull and the pods are made for a flat bottom boat. They work okay for me. They're shaped to automatically funnel water towards the prop, keeping you moving in the shallowest water. View the Images or Click the Download Tab below to determine what size Pods we recommend for your boat. The difference in the beavertail pod sizes are the side-to-side width. installing them level with the bottom would provide more lift on flat water (small rivers, swamps etc), but would retard needed bow rise when coming up on plane. Look under the surface and you'll see innovation and thoughtful design built into every Beavertail product we offer. The unique, angled shape of each pod prevents uncontrolled spins … What I don't like about them is they are not water tight. Will install the pods tilted up as the manufacturer recomends creating a better "all around conditions" boat. The reason for this is that you do not want your pods to act as a break while you are trying to get on plane. Performance Pods Weld-on Installation Materials: Pods .100” thick aluminum Aluminum rod- use 4043 or 5356 for best results Aluminum wire- use 4043 or 5356 1. If you think about it the more rise you get in the front you will drag more in the back if the pods are flush. It allows water in as soon as you back the boat in. At Beavertail, we understand, because just like you we've been there. Hold the pod up to the transom and match the pods to the boat as close as possible making sure that It does not look too low in the picture but when you add my 215lbs and a …

View the Images or Click the Download Tab below to determine what size Pods we recommend for your boat. Time in the field and passion for the outdoors drives us to design and build products that go beyond "good enough" and enhance our invaluable time in the outdoors. Pictures of my Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 before I install Beavertail float pods and a CMC Power Trim.