Need Help Please Is My Motor Mounted Too Deep???

[elim]

how much of a difference will a low motor make?My motor shoots the same roster tails and I am deciding on raising it or not.Problem is I am out of holes so I need to re drill my bracket and need to know some real numbers to figure if it is worth it or not.thanks for any help

[Plus1]

naw,
you just snagged a water sprinkler

[trackerputnam]

Having the motor at the right can and will make a huge difference. If it is too low it is like dragging aroundsome anchors behind you. Rather than drilling new holes, maybe a "jack Plate?"

[elim]

You mean like a power jacking plate?I would think those would be pretty pricey for larger motors.

[elim]

I see you can get quite a few manual jacking plates.Any idea which is best for a 225 etec?I like this idea way better than re drilling.This way I can play with it until I get it just right.

[goatram]

I have the manual CMC Jack Plate on my boat.
Got it from Three Rivers Marine. In stock when I needed it last year.

Manufacturers web site
http://cook-mfg.net/cart/index.php?m...ex&cPath=10_12

[Spicy Tuna]

Cavitation plate should be aligned with the bottom of the boat. Had to learn that with my Stratos. Little jackplate tweaks and the thing sails!

[t_dub]

had the motor moved up just one notch. them rooster tails are pretty much all gone and the boat feels like it's running smoother through the water, but maybe that part's all in my head. only had a chance to run it by myself, so kinda hard to stick my head over the transom and see what's really going on. definite improvement though.