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    Bayliner contessa wont plane

    He said it hadnt been calibrated but would be close. Was a few years ago but i been having this issue for about 12 years. I was hoping the new 407 would have been enough with its more hp and torque. It just makes and sits in a big hole . Once it gets over the hump it takes off. Alot more speed...
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    Bayliner contessa wont plane

    As i said its a recon engine bored 30 over with a brand new scat rotating assembly
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    Bayliner contessa wont plane

    I have moved everything forward that i can. when sat still the top of leg is out of water. I would almost say shes bow heavy when sat still. I have looked in every crawl space etc either by looking or drilling a small hole and useing a camera on a stick kind of thing. All dusty execpt for a...
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    Bayliner contessa wont plane

    As far as i know yes
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    Bayliner contessa wont plane

    The boat was lifted couple a years ago by crane and it was just under 6.5k. At that time cant remember what fuel water etc i just remembering asking the driver as was curious
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    Contessa command bridge trim tabs

    Hi all which tabs would be better. 30x9. Or 24x12. Bennet say “In general the widest span tabs that will fit on the transom will be the most effective. The greater the surface area, the greater the lift. We‘ll typically recommend a 9” chord tab (length), but depending on available...
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    Bayliner contessa wont plane

    Hi. As it says. I tried a 16x17 did about 12 knots @3200 then i put the prop that came with the boat. 16x13 which again did about 12knots @4400. The new engine feels more powerful but is slower but it digs a much bigger hole
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    Bayliner contessa wont plane

    Hi all i have a 1986 2850 contessa command bridge. Had it about 12 years andcso far managed to get it to plane about 5 times. A llittle history. I got it cheap due to fact previou owner back it up on trailer caught leg damaging bottom of leg and snapping the yoke. There was no damage to...
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