Outboard Position on Transom

[glenw]

I have a 17.5 ft Princecraft fishing boat. The Johnson 80 HP motor that was originally on it was stolen and I have replaced it with a Tracker 75 HP. It has turned the boat into a slug. I have changed the prop pitch as suggested by my dealer but not much improvement was realized. I suspect there is some problem with the setup. The motor may be set too high or too low or at the wrong angle. Any suggestions on what I should look for and/or where I could find more information?<br /><br />Thanks

 

[12Footer]

Re: Outboard Position on Transom

That's like adding insult to injury!

<br />Man, to have the motor STOLEN off the back of your boat, and then,to have it's replacement not perform!!!<br />I can only give you the basics, but something is wrong,because 5HP difference is not enough to matter.<br />The cavitation plate should be even with,to 1" below the keel.<br />Does it have power trim? Try changing the trim of the motor at any case.

 

[ICEMAN]

Re: Outboard Position on Transom

Hi glenw, what year was the 80hp Johnson and the tracker motor your putting on.