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Fall Guy

Posted 5/18/2017 7:33 PM (#862070 - in reply to #861939)
Subject: RE: Esox Magnum Porpoising

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I have owned multiple Esox magnum 4 tillers tillers and 1 console. They like to porpoise. Especially when restricted to lower hp with tillers. I have had best performance drop motor as low as you can go. Use a prop with extra cup.
My past 2 (and current) were equipped with Mercury big foot 50 hp 4 strokes( which require installing tiller conversion kit) The large cavitation plate works great but it will still porpoise if given 2 much trim.

I run with 2 batteries up front and usually a partner seated in center.
Full load and 2 in boat speed 26 mph. Just me planes better at 29.

Go low and order prop with extra-cup that is about as good as it will get.