Motor height

jarob

Seaman Apprentice
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May 7, 2003
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I have 14ft.6 gullwing Sea Nymph and a '84 90hp. Johnston motor. Where should the decavitation plate be in relation to the bottom of the hull.Should it be level with the bottom of the v or up level with the planing surface -v- Thanks
 

Jack Shellac

Lieutenant Commander
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Re: Motor height

It should be at or very near the bottom of the boat at the transom. The usual procedure is to start low and raise it one notch at a time until it starts to ventilate in turns. Then drop it one notch for it's permanent position.
 

walleyehed

Admiral
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Re: Motor height

I agree with Jack....also keep in mind different props may change results at a certain heighth as well. I say this incase you may have more props that you may run under different circumstances.<br />Good luck! :D
 
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