MrGiggles
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Boat is a Tracker 17' Deep V, with an 84 60hp Mercury.
It's currently setup with a hydrofoil and handles pretty decent, however I have had some issues with porpoising. When trimmed up to the "sweet spot" where engine RPMs are highest, it seems like there is fine line between that sweet spot and porpoising, in fact the highest RPM can be attained while it is bobbing up and down slightly.
Without the hydrofoil the holeshot and porpoising is much worse.
I have played with a couple props, I have both a 13P stainless Powertech, and a 14P Turning Point aluminum. The 14P is better for running solo, as I can reach cruising speed with less throttle input, however the 13P has a better holeshot. Neither has much of an effect on the porpoising.
I need to pull the motor and replace the transom sometime soon. I am considering installing a manual jack plate while the motor is off. To any that have put one on, was it worth it?
The cav plate is pretty close to the bottom of the hull right now.
It's currently setup with a hydrofoil and handles pretty decent, however I have had some issues with porpoising. When trimmed up to the "sweet spot" where engine RPMs are highest, it seems like there is fine line between that sweet spot and porpoising, in fact the highest RPM can be attained while it is bobbing up and down slightly.
Without the hydrofoil the holeshot and porpoising is much worse.
I have played with a couple props, I have both a 13P stainless Powertech, and a 14P Turning Point aluminum. The 14P is better for running solo, as I can reach cruising speed with less throttle input, however the 13P has a better holeshot. Neither has much of an effect on the porpoising.
I need to pull the motor and replace the transom sometime soon. I am considering installing a manual jack plate while the motor is off. To any that have put one on, was it worth it?
The cav plate is pretty close to the bottom of the hull right now.