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Location: Van Buren, Indiana | I like VMS wanted to wring all I could out of my '04 Lowe 180 Stinger with a '05 150 2-stroke Johnson. For calmer waters I ran it with the nosecone of the lower end 1 inch above the pad and saw about 5mph increase in speed. In rougher water I would lower it to 3 inches below the pad when your riding waves or wakes from skier traffic, so you don't run out of water busting the tops. I only ran it at 1" above on big lakes 10,000 acres in bass tournaments, on days when water was calmer. Your holeshots are quicker because it's as Steve said your weight is further back-lifting the front and taking less to plain it up. the whole reason for a jackplate is to lighten the load of water on the prop. Your not turning the whole prop submersed when running WOT thus gaining rpm=gainging speed. I bought a Hydro-Dynamics 6" Rapid Jack it raises with 1/4 in increments and only takes a socket wrench to do it! It is the easiest thing next to hydraulic it ran about $260 but that's been about 7 yrs ago. Most aluminum boat manufacturer's do have the void the warranty clause- but for me I wanted the performance bonus's! I won't own another new boat without one! Good Luck! |
