emarshbuck
Seaman
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- Dec 2, 2015
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Not sure what forum this belongs in....feel free to move it if necessary.
I purchased a 2004 12' Boss Pilot boat, fiberglass hull with a 25HP Tohatsu. The original PTT had been removed. I purchased a Panther aftermarket PTT and had it installed, which moved the engine about 12" further back from the stern plate. I don't have pictures before and after of how it sits in the water, but it seems as if it now sits lower at the stern than before. The water line is just touching the rib line. It seem like it still takes a while to get on plane even with the motor all the way down.
Should I place some counterweight in the bow of the boat to offset the new position of the motor? Am I worrying about nothing?
thanks,
ed
I purchased a 2004 12' Boss Pilot boat, fiberglass hull with a 25HP Tohatsu. The original PTT had been removed. I purchased a Panther aftermarket PTT and had it installed, which moved the engine about 12" further back from the stern plate. I don't have pictures before and after of how it sits in the water, but it seems as if it now sits lower at the stern than before. The water line is just touching the rib line. It seem like it still takes a while to get on plane even with the motor all the way down.
Should I place some counterweight in the bow of the boat to offset the new position of the motor? Am I worrying about nothing?
thanks,
ed