Water Pickup

[Sharp shooter]

I asked a similar question and was told that due to airation by the plates, I should consider moving the pickups under the boat out of the prop blast. I'm working on a true flat though. On your cruiser I would think back more would give you more lateral options to stay wet and out of the prop wash.

Julian rigged the Biesemeyers with a single pick up under the boat (at the blast plate). If that comes loose or fails at speed your boat will likely sink.

I have 2 #12 pick ups separated by 9.5 inches (centered) 9 inches behind the transom. I still use the blast plate pick up, but mine is set up for the oil cooler and v-drive and I check it for tightness every trip.