rickfmurphy
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- May 29, 2006
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Hi all,
I have been experiencing a lot of hull lift when boating at low speeds, especially when baoting with infant, pulling a tube, or pulling a wakeboard.
I have been reading a lot of information on this forum as well as asking dealers, boat accessory shops, and mechanics. There seems to be a few different options/opinions for me to improve my front end lift while family boating at slow rates.
My set-up is the following
2004 Monark King 175
2003 Mercury 115HP 4-stroke EFI
15P Solas aluminum 3 blade prop
WOT is approximately 6050, achieving rouhgly 40mph.
Anti-ventilation plate is same height as bottom of keel.
Motor mounted as low as possible on transom
After reading the forums and asking questions at local dealers, mechanics, and accessory shops, it appears I have 4 options:
1. Raise motor one or maybe even two hole positions (recomended by Merc tech service after explaining my situation, but not by the local mechanics or dealers)
2. Install trim tabs (recomended by dealer)
3. Install SE Sport hydrofoil (recomended by local accessory store owner)
4. Try four blade prop (something I have been wanting to do anyhow)
Fifth option is to do nothing and live with what I have.
The Monark King 175 is a deep V style boat. The boat rides well at higher speeds.
My goal is to decrease the hull lift at low speeds with little concern of the top speed, we rarely go over 30mph. Does anyone have any experience with this set-up? Or does anyone have any strong opinions on how any of the options would help?
I have been experiencing a lot of hull lift when boating at low speeds, especially when baoting with infant, pulling a tube, or pulling a wakeboard.
I have been reading a lot of information on this forum as well as asking dealers, boat accessory shops, and mechanics. There seems to be a few different options/opinions for me to improve my front end lift while family boating at slow rates.
My set-up is the following
2004 Monark King 175
2003 Mercury 115HP 4-stroke EFI
15P Solas aluminum 3 blade prop
WOT is approximately 6050, achieving rouhgly 40mph.
Anti-ventilation plate is same height as bottom of keel.
Motor mounted as low as possible on transom
After reading the forums and asking questions at local dealers, mechanics, and accessory shops, it appears I have 4 options:
1. Raise motor one or maybe even two hole positions (recomended by Merc tech service after explaining my situation, but not by the local mechanics or dealers)
2. Install trim tabs (recomended by dealer)
3. Install SE Sport hydrofoil (recomended by local accessory store owner)
4. Try four blade prop (something I have been wanting to do anyhow)
Fifth option is to do nothing and live with what I have.
The Monark King 175 is a deep V style boat. The boat rides well at higher speeds.
My goal is to decrease the hull lift at low speeds with little concern of the top speed, we rarely go over 30mph. Does anyone have any experience with this set-up? Or does anyone have any strong opinions on how any of the options would help?