Not what I expected

[Aaron Lariscy]

How fast should a 7.5 push a 1232 with two 180lb guys? I couldn't get it to plane out and it would only run about 8mph up river and 13mph down. Tried the pin in several different holes with no real increase, a few things to note are that my cavitation plate is 2 inches low and it has a 3 blade prop the previous owner called a " speed prop ". The boat is only rated for a 7 so I was really hoping the 7.5 would push it along pretty good. I have a jack plate to correct the height issues I am just anxious about drilling holes in the transom of my brand new boat.

 

[chavist93]

I doubt a 7.5 is going to plane the boat with two adults in it. Is the bow sitting too high when at full speed?

 

[Aaron Lariscy]

So I'm basically out of luck without breaking the law huh. I guess it is what it is. I don't think the bow is too high I trimmed it up and down without much difference. I am just worried about what I'm going to have by the time I add floors tolling motors carpet ect.

 

[Pappy]

Reality is that you do not have much hull surface or planing area on a 1232 to lift that much weight and plane it off. A good wide 14' may actually do what you are asking or more power. Am thinking that a 9.9 would definitely get the job done.