Can cavitation cause loss of cooling flow?

WaterDR

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IF, a prop is fully submerged, but experiencing cavitation and lots of slip due to full power and turning, can you loose cooling water flow?
 

BaileysBoat

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Re: Can cavitation cause loss of cooling flow?

You are actually describing ventilation, and it could cause the water pump to suck air.
 
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