Pro-Tec Yamaha GP800R / GP1200R / GP1300R Performance Ride Plate
The research and development engineers at Pro-Tec
have spent countless hours testing various ride plate designs for the Yamaha GPR hull while developing our extended ride plate. To improve the performance
of the Yamaha GP800R, GP1200R and GP1300R, Pro-Tec considers the many dynamics
of water flow across the bottom of the hull and ride plate to produce the best
possible extended ride plate available. Ride plate length, shape, lift and fit
are all necessary for proper function and optimum performance from a ride plate.
The Advantages of using a Pro-Tec Performance Ride Plate
The Pro-Tec Yamaha GPR extended ride plate will improve handling, improve
acceleration and reduce porpoising without sacrificing top speed. Handling and
porpoising are improved by the additional lift created by the extended length
to keep the bow of the hull planted in the water. Planting the bow of the hull
into the water provides better and more precise cornering allowing you to go
faster through the corners resulting in lower lap times and more success on the
race course. Better handling also reduces fatigue allowing you to go faster for
a longer period of time. It doesn’t matter if you are a professional racer,
amateur free rider or weekend recreational rider, a Pro-Tec Yamaha GPR extended
ride plate will improve the performance of your boat and increase the fun
factor for you.
Ride Plate Manufacturing Process
All Pro-Tec extended ride plates are cast from A319
aluminum and heat treated for maximum strength. The 11-132A GPR extended ride plate
is powder coated silver and the 11-132F GPR extended ride plate is powder
coated black. Powder coating the ride plate provides corrosion protection and a
long lasting professional finish.
GPR Ride Plate and Intake Grate = Best Possible Handling and Performance
For the ultimate in performance it is
recommended to use a Pro-Tec extended ride plate and Moflow intake grate (Part
# 11-232MA - silver or 11-232MF - black) together. This combination will improve
handling, reduce porpoising, improve acceleration, reduce jet pump cavitation
and improve rough water hook up. The Pro-Tec Yamaha GP800R, GP1200R, GP1300R
extended ride plate and Moflow intake grate have been used by customer all
around the world to improve the performance and comfort of the Yamaha GP800R,
GP1200R and GP1300R Wave Runners.
Ride Plate Available Models
Pro-Tec extended ride plates are also available for
many other Yamaha personal watercraft and offer the same performance benefits
as our GP800R, GP1200R, GP1300R extended ride plate. Pro-Tec Yamaha extended
ride plates are available for the following models of Yamaha Wave Runners. All
Pro-Tec extended ride plates are powder coated silver unless noted then they
are powder coated black.
Pro-Tec Pride
If you have never used a Pro-Tec product in the past
rest assured that we take every precaution to make sure that every item we
manufacture meets or exceeds the performance of the original equipment part you
are replacing. We do not make “generic” one type fits all products. Every item
that we develop is developed and tested on the specific model it was designed
for. During our testing we set specific parameters that must be met or exceeded
before we bring an item to market. If the item we are developing does not meet
our specific parameters that item will be scrapped and we move on to the next
item. Once we have developed and item that meets our standards we will do a
small production run so we can re-test a production unit. Once the production
unit is tested and verified that it meets our performance standards then and
only then will we bring it to market so you can enjoy the rewards of our hard
work and dedication to improving the performance of your Yamaha personal
watercraft.
