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Vessel Info: 2003 38' Open Cummin's 6CTA's (450 hp)
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Vessel Info: 2003 38' Open Cummin's 6CTA's (450 hp)
I owned a 1997 31 Open, purchased new, and there was fiberglass covers over the shafts. As stated in other posts the covers provide better water flow to the props. I would suggest you contact Tiara to see if running without them is OK. M2C