pantera 2 jackplate

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December 8, 2008 at 12:34 am #337362

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I have hade my new p2 for about 3 months. I really love this boat but I have just one problem. I cant seem to get rid of the chine walk at the last 5-7 miles miles per hour. I had it to 71.8 on gps at sea level. Im just wondering what adjustments (jackplate, trim, ect.) might helpbasscat24

December 8, 2008 at 2:34 am #337379

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generally raising the jack plate will help chine walk, but it wont solve it. raising the jack plate too, may also hurt the performance of the boat some. the only solution to stop chinewalking is seat time. may take you as long as a year or more to learn to drive. However, the more you drive the quicker you will get there. taking someone with you that knows how to drive will help also. good luck.

December 8, 2008 at 5:07 pm #337396

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It will just take some time to learn how. If this is your first performance bass rig, then it is a learning curve. If your last one had cable steering, then hose expansion and float of the steering take a little more getting used to. Just go slow and work your way up till you get it managed. BCB

December 8, 2008 at 5:31 pm #337417

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Not sure where you are located but there are some people here that I am sure will help you. If you are in the Dallas area let me know and I will meet ya somewhere. Your dealership should be able to assist in this also…contact them. Congrats on your new ride…the P2 is one fine rig, in my opinion the best 19ft boat on the market right now. Judd Lasiter

December 8, 2008 at 5:44 pm #337433

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Like previously stated. When I was learning I did not touch the jackplate, just the trim. After I learned the stearing imputs to correct it I started to raise the jackplate. The higher the plate went the calmer the chine walking got (to a certin point). There is a sweet spot in there. On my trim gage it is a little better than half way. I cant get rid of the chine walking, but instead of steering imputs every 4 seconds its down to every 12 seconds. find a long lake and put in seat time. Figure out the steering imputs first then make little adjustments while driving. Good luck Rusty.

December 14, 2008 at 8:38 pm #337453

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thanks guy I really appreciate the inputbasscat24

December 15, 2008 at 1:19 am #337465

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I have an 05 Classic nad had the same problem for a while….one thing I did that gave me a better understanding as to what the jack plate did was: in the garage/driveway get the pad of the boat level….using the tounge jack to do this….then get the prop shaft level….as you raise and lower the jack plate watch the gauge to see how it corresponds to the jackplate… Topped out mine is ~1.5″ below the pad…..I can run it this high but only when its slick…else youll risk a blow out.. the other guys are right on with the seat time issue….I was told to always steer slightly leftjust as the chine wlaking starts… Ease into it if you havent driven this fast before….dont rush your self….70 is plenty fast…..lot of things can happen @ that speed and most of them bad… Be safe… GHCpt.Gary Harlan (Harlo) USCG Liscd Fishing Guide Tishomingo, MS Roger Stegalls Professional Guide Service Sponsors: BassCat (of course!), Strike King, Falcon Graphite Rods, Gary Yammamoto Custom Baits
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