My 2020 cougar was same with the fury 24, but dealer told me to go through break in with Motor trimmed down and plate down for first couple hours, but first couple hours was sluggish and nose straight in the air loaded and 3 ppl not as bad with 2 ppl. Was new to te jack plate, So was told to play with it sum, So now it pops right up with jack plate on 7, but once it starts breaking over start going down with plate or it will blow out. It like a dance move I guess. Havent had props worked on yet. but Also went to Fury 25 still no problems unless live wells are full and 3 ppl, then it takes a lill longer. boat is loaded heavily. Also was told by the dealer Mech that he thought Mercury had like time delay built into the computer system that wont give the boat full power till after break in, He said that was a rumor though didn’t know for sure. but after the couples hours running on mine it got better but at same time I was playing with the jack plate. now with 2 ppl no problems pops right up with the 24 or 25 starting JP 5-8 then coming down with it as it breaks over
