09 Puma FTD 250 ProXS motor height

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June 2, 2009 at 6:44 pm #258714

bassaholic
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Ive got a tourney coming up with all T and R boats- Im the only BCB running in this trail. Ive got 8 hours of seat time in this boat and have adjusted the Slidemaster JP several times. Im getting better at driving but above 70-72 the chine is getting the best of me. Every time I go I have less than desirable running conditions. Prop to pad measuring leaves a margin of error from the measurer and the ground surface. SO, can anyone give their opinion on the best motor height for this rig carrying a tourney load, 400lbs of beef, and full livewell? Also, if you have yours dialed in, can you measure from the top of the motor plate to the top of the transom plate? That way all potential errors are removed from this critical number. Thanks in advance to all the great guys on this forum. CarlLast edited by bassaholic on June 2nd, 2009, 7:31 pm, edited 1 time in total.

June 2, 2009 at 7:04 pm #258715

Bass Cat Boats
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Just start off with the inside and outside plate heights close to level or lower, and then trim it down and take your time. The seat time is what you need, and dont push it that morning in the Tournament. You do not have enough time in your rig to safely try and push the limit, so be safe and slow down. Eventually it will come to you. Just take your time and be safe so you can come visit here again some time! BCB

June 2, 2009 at 7:26 pm #258716

bassaholic
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You must be referring to the front most aspect of the motor plate, it came from the factory set level. Can you tell me what this corresponds to as far as prop to pad?

June 2, 2009 at 8:27 pm #258717

basscat247
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Nobody can give you an exact measurement for your jack plate. No 2 are just a like and they are all different when it comes to set up. I am taking one out tomorrow that I have never driven. 06 Cougar FTD with a 250 Yammi. This boat will run low to mid 80s. Owner of this boat wants to sell and think I have a buyer for it. Plus I am taking my father and kind of killing 2 birds with one stone. (Annual Fathers Day Fishing Trip) Going to do a little fishing and check everything out for future owner. My point is, no way am I going to just hit the lake and air this thing out. I am hoping by the end of the day I can air it out one time for future owner. All boats and even more so when running at these speeds have chime walk. Jack plate setting for the most part has nothing to do with that. Seat time and learning how to drive it is how you eliminate chime walk. Then after you do that, then worry about jack plate settings and real preformance #s. Good Luck

June 2, 2009 at 9:37 pm #258718

Bass Cat Boats
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I think you guys are missing the question- just because I ask for some input on a final jackplate position does not indicate a desire to go out and “drive like I stole it”. You can control how fast you go very easily. And as no two boats performing alike, surely there must be a narrow range of motor position to give optimal handling characteristics. As I dont utilize a hydraulic JP, I would like to make as few adjustments as possible. So if you have a measurement you would like to share, I would appreciate it. Im looking for a motor height that will give me the best handling, rough water stability, and topend lastly.

June 2, 2009 at 9:44 pm #258719

Bass Cat Boats
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The engine heights are really all a bit different and it will need to be set up based upon the steering wheel torque. There is no magic measurement, just a range. We dont know what propeller, load, fuel and more? BCB

June 2, 2009 at 9:53 pm #258720

New Kent Cougar
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If you string line the bottom of the hull and get the nose cone of lower unit 3 1/2 inches from the line that will get you a good starting point.

June 2, 2009 at 10:11 pm #258721

Bass Cat Boats
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26p Fury, load as stated, assume 25 gallons fuel.

June 2, 2009 at 10:18 pm #258722

Bass Cat Boats
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Those plates should be about flush to start with and the trim range will be working it up slowly. BCB

June 2, 2009 at 10:45 pm #258723

bassaholic
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Thanks BCB
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