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Message: <blockquote data-quote="eli2" data-source="post: 354755" data-attributes="member: 13572">A couple questions, when you say new to you, is this the first time you have had the boat out, or have you had it out before and this is the first time you encountered any issues?  Also, all the tachs I have ever had read zero when the engine wasn't running.  My Merc generally tops out around 5200 or so, I heard same size Yamahas rev a bit higher due to a smaller pump, but not sure.  As for the trimming up, it is a good way to pick up a little speed once up on plane, if you have better performance all the time with up your motor may be hung to low.  Your boat should plane pretty quickly and scoot along around 25 with said load.  If the boat is new to you, I say trust your instincts with the way the engine sounds and take a look at how the motor hangs in the back.  An acquaintance of mine has the same boat and had to install a jack plate to get the desired performance.</blockquote>