FIRST RUN!!!

[Ryank]

Just a quick question, How can you tell if your motor is too high on the bracket? Will your boat seem to run lower in the water? I can only trim the motor for a second or so before it starts to cavitate. I am on top holes on the bracket, and measured properly for the set back to cavitation height, I was originaly concerned that the engine was to low but it may be the reverse now. Any ideas?

[doug7488]

Sounds like the engine may be to high. Alot depends on the type of prop, but typically, if you can't trim the motor up w/o cavitating, it might be to high. Does it cavitate while turning on plane?

[Ryank]

I have not tried that yet, most of my turns were low speed or very small turns to course adjust as we headed offshore.
The motor had alot of it showing while running.

[1bayouboy]

Hey BBH....just curious what kind of Sportcraft you have....
I have a Sailfish 242 I/O...really a sportcraft 231. Built like a tank but rough riding.

[bbh57]

Its a 87 20' I've owned it since new.I did a complete re-do and repower in 98. its been a great boat to own. although when my 23 gets finished she'll be for sale.

[eggsuckindog]

You bringing it to the SeaCraft Fest ?? I always thought that was a great layout but CC's were still the rage.

[Ryank]

I will be stopping by for at least half the day, I pass the Islands weekly on my adventures lol.