Re: 1973 20' CC Transom woes
New transom in place. Mercury OptiMax150 Motor reset so the AC plate is exactly level with the flat of the keel.
MiragePlus 48-18278, 17p prop. Underway, top speed around 40+, 5200rpm.. At top speed, regardless how I trim it, the AC plate is buried (I can't see it, clear water) and I feel the bow is too high when trimmed properly. I'm aware that this motor is 150lbs heavier than the original motor(s) back in the mid-70s, but I expected, at full throttle, things would level out.
Any thoughts? Should I raise the motor a notch? Is this the proper prop for efficiency? I'm surprised how much lateral spray comes off the motor, at speed, unless I tilt the motor out a good bit.
Again, thanks for helping me out with this.
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1971 20' Seafari, 3.0 Merc. I/O
Peterson 1819 Aluminum single axle trailer
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