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Location: Roch NY | Factory reccommendations are based on an 'average' usage of the boat (1/2 of full capacity, compromise on top-end and holeshot, typical activity/usage for the boat type), so for instance, if its usually just 2 of you in the boat, you can raise up the motor higher than original height, but performance will suffer if you then load it up with people/gear, etc. simply stated: you can optimize based on which performance aspects are most important to you.
Sounds like if you have a great holeshot now, then you can afford to give up a bit on that and gain a bit on the top end.
Keep in mind that every boat has a different optimal motor height, so you may find yours actually gets worse if you raise it up (either too much or even at all), but based on what you've mentioned, its doubtful. the tough part is knowing just how high to go, and if you really want to dial it in, then yes you most likely will be trying a few heights until you get it right
As you mentioned, the one critical missing link in this is the prop, however if your hole shot is good then I will venture a guess that you don't need to go any lower in pitch, but that is a consideration if you optimze the height and are still low on revs.
good luck |
