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pstrombe

Posted 11/25/2019 4:05 PM (#950349 - in reply to #948831)
Subject: Re: Porposing - Solutions?

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Update:
Installed a Vance Manual Jack Plate last week and was able to get out on the river today.
Jack plate gave me 4" of backset
Raised engine over 2" - cavitation plate is now even with humm bottom
I'm running a 4 blade aluminum prop M10.1x14P (I assume the 14 is the pitch)
Motor is labeled for a 12x22 - 1.83:1
Difference was immediately noticeable
Great hole shot
I was alone in the boat and the porposing started at 25 mph - conditions were bad with chop running with current and strong winds
Never was able to completely open up the throttle but I did reach 34 mph with throttle left
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I suspect that boat would run pretty well with a passenger if they sat up front.
I would like to take this one step further
What are the options
Reprop? ( not sure if dealer gave me the best choice in props)
Lower motor
Install transom shims
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I'm thinking of slipping in a pair of transom shims

I would appreciate your thoughts ...... Thanks