matt88
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- Mar 17, 2009
- Messages
- 160
Took the maiden voyage this evening and have run into some problems. The data plate on this boat states that it has an 85hp capacity but it seems that there should be some weight in the bow or the motor is too big because the water line is about 2 inches from the top of the transom when I am standing in the back of the boat. At wot a lot of water is coming over the back of the transom and it is spraying water up like it is not trimmed out enough but it is trimmed as far as it will go. It is a 15ft fiberglass V with an 85hp mercury. Top speed as of now is 30mph on the gps. I was expecting 40-45. The prop is not in the greatest shape so thats on the to do list but I would like some advice on whether to put weight in the bow or not. Did this style of boat have a fuel tank in the bow? thanks in advance.