So the 3" setback jackplate has done it's job. Adjusted the motor a few times trying to get rid of all the spray, but, when it made the least amount of spray it began to lose performance. I removed the plate and mounted the motor to the transom. The AV plate is approximately 2-1/2" from the keel. I took it out last Sunday and saw a noticeable difference in handling and it didn't aerate mid take-off. However, it was 2'-3' and ther was not a lot of testing to be done. This weekend is going to be better, so, I'll update next week.
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