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mazz888 07-10-2017 01:52 PM

Hermco bracket engine height
 
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Hey guys just looking for some feedback I installed a bracket on my 23 last year and this was the first run. Engine looks low to me but I'm not sure. This was a loaded bot full 50 gal livewell and 4 people I usually fish with me and other person. I have one hole left to raise it up.

The pictures arnt great but maybe someone can give me an idea if I'm in the neighborhood or not.

Thanks
Jason

Snookerd 07-10-2017 06:50 PM

Too low to me. Bushwhacker had a good way to see the AV plate-black electrical tape on the top to see it right above the water.

gofastsandman 07-10-2017 07:56 PM

See all the spray?
Way too low.

mazz888 07-10-2017 08:50 PM

Thank you I had a feeling it was way to low. I hope the last hole gets me high enough I don't want to put a jack plate on it.

NoBones 07-10-2017 09:48 PM

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Do us all a favor and take pics on the trailer with an azz shot...
I just got through mounting a Hermco on Jr's 23 Sceptre with a new
25" Suzuki 300 HP !:cool:

We are dead nuts with the mounting after his sea trial.
One hole up on the bracket. 5.75 inches from the bottom
of the boat to the plate..... ;)

Simple geometry.

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Bushwacker 07-10-2017 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mazz888 (Post 252516)
Thank you I had a feeling it was way to low. I hope the last hole gets me high enough I don't want to put a jack plate on it.

Although my experience with a Hermco bracket is on a 20, I suspect you may need a jack plate! Check out post #4 in this old thread about motor height.

Old'sCool 07-11-2017 04:44 AM

Are you running on plane in that pic or plowing? At Don's recommend mounting height with Yam 300 in the bottom hole I'm right on on my 23

mazz888 07-11-2017 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Old'sCool (Post 252533)
Are you running on plane in that pic or plowing? At Don's recommend mounting height with Yam 300 in the bottom hole I'm right on on my 23

This was taken on plane.


Bushwhacker any recommendation on a jack plate I would assume the least set back and greatest height adjustment.

Thanks again all. I plan on bumping it up to the last hole and seeing what it looks like then.

Any other tips would be great

FishStretcher 07-11-2017 09:05 AM

If raising it a hole doesn't do it, then make sure you have a stern lifting 4 blade prop and a fin. (I wasn't sure if you had these already). Those you can do easily before a jack plate.

mazz888 07-11-2017 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by FishStretcher (Post 252546)
If raising it a hole doesn't do it, then make sure you have a stern lifting 4 blade prop and a fin. (I wasn't sure if you had these already). Those you can do easily before a jack plate.

Thanks I have a fin but it wasn't installed at the time of this run I will put it on and see what she looks like, any good prop brands to look for? I am sure i can find something on here. I'm itching to get this dialed in our Bluefin bite is starting to finally get going here in NE. Just for fun here's a small Giant 83'' coming over the rail last season.


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