Motor height question

[Blue_Heron]

Originally Posted by CHANCE1234

... Without the extension the cavitation plate right now is about 3-3.5 inches above the keel. I'm trying to save myself $600 on the extension... Could I get by this season or will I be blowing out at every turn? Thanks.

At 3-3.5" you'll probably be blowing out just getting on plane in a straight line. You can probably get away with 2". Or maybe you stick a cleaver prop on it and throw a big rooster tail.

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by Blue_Heron

At 3-3.5" you'll probably be blowing out just getting on plane in a straight line. You can probably get away with 2". Or maybe you stick a cleaver prop on it and throw a big rooster tail.

Set up and balance is not just for breakfast anymore. Love my slacker with the light 2 smoker.
A/V plate 1 1/2 above the keel.

[McGillicuddy]

What motor are you running?

[CHANCE1234]

1990 merc 115.

[McGillicuddy]

Chance, check your pm...