FX-1 D cut or crew cut JD ride plate

[just joe]

Getting close on finishing my FX1, it's been a long build.

I fit the 144mm pump and clearanced a JD ride plate to fit flush on the brass tabs, no shims. Since i have 2 plates, I was thinking about leaving one stock size for flat water riding, and putting a d-cut in the other for surf. I used to run a d-cut stock ride plate that I liked.

However, when I map out the D-cut on the JD plate, it leaves 2 spears on the sides of the ride plate that I envision piercing my thigh at some point. Just doesn't look safe. :scratchchin:

My other option to get the nose to pop is to cut 2 1/2" straight across the back of the plate effectively shortening it, or no cut at all.

Anyone have any suggestions on this plate, 144mm pump and surf riding?

Thanks,
Joe

 

[MNTURBO]

How did you get the rideplate to fit with no shims? Just a lot of grinding in the center?

 

[just joe]

Lowered the pump a bit into the hull, took a little material off the pump "ears" near the wear ring bolt holes, and ground the center of the ride plate a few mm's. It's quite thick.