11-12-2002, 10:37 PM
[size 2]Scooter, if your boat's transom will support it, if you need/want the extra performance, and if you have the coin, go for it! You'll get better performance immediately just from the setback. I also think an electric or hydraulic is the ONLY way to go, since you need to be able to dynamically adjust it like you do your trim to compensate for different circumstances.[/size]
[size 2]Be sure to get a water pressure gauge too, since you want to make sure you don't raise your motor too high to be able to get cooling water to your block. You may also need to rework your prop, since a change like a jackplate will change the other characteristics of your boat. You definitely want to make sure your prop has plenty of bite. But your dealer will be able to help with that.[/size]
[size 2]Good luck.[/size]
[size 2]Be sure to get a water pressure gauge too, since you want to make sure you don't raise your motor too high to be able to get cooling water to your block. You may also need to rework your prop, since a change like a jackplate will change the other characteristics of your boat. You definitely want to make sure your prop has plenty of bite. But your dealer will be able to help with that.[/size]
[size 2]Good luck.[/size]