[gdsjr77]

Thanks for the advice. I will check and post back.

[gdsjr77]

So I went back to check the Nav. switch, and when I removed my cover it was off. I made sure the master power switch was off before I reconnected the battery. After I connected it…….WALA! It was working fine, the switched functioned properly and nothing seemed wrong at all. I think this worries me more than before. Intermittent problems are hard to find.

[gdsjr77]

The front compartment simply has all of my tackle for the day. No more than 25 pounds. 6 rods and the other compartment has a spare life jacket, lights, flares, oar and ropes. Pretty much minimal stuff. The reason I am looking to tweak the setup is that the first year I was on nothing but lakes. Ever since I have been fishing big water (Upper Chesapeake and lower Potomac) both of which can get pretty rough. Im looking to get the bow down in order to help the ride quality in rough water. Im sure it doesnt help that I switched last year to a 36v trolling motor, and the additional battery is in the rear. I have debated moving them up front just to help balance?

[gdsjr77]

Thanks for the advice. I hear ya on spearing the wave, its no fun. Keep in mind, I say its big water……The upper bay is around 10 miles across in most places. Its not the great lakes, but it can get rough. I did not know that the 3 blade created more lift than the 4, so that may not be an option? I really do t have anything to compare by except for the other boats in my club. All of which feel the how is way to high. Some felt that since I bought this boat from someone that fished mostly smaller lakes that the setup was for speed and not necessarily rough water? Right now, with two full tanks and a rider……5k RPM has me running 52-53 mph and 5500 RPM has me around 60 mph.

[gdsjr77]

I had simply accepted the handling characteristics of my boat to be what they were until I had a few people ride with me and recommend that I make some adjustments to get the bow down. The only reason I am looking to adjust the setup is because Im told it can be better? I guess I am simply gonna have to go out and adjust the jack plate up and down until I get it right or change the prop?

[gdsjr77]

Hole shot is good. Not if I follow the steering wheel torque question? When under torque (or launch) Im typically not turning the wheel so I cant say there is any torque? And Im sorry if the last 3 years is not enough seat time for you. I am si my looking to improve the handling on water that often has 10-20 mph winds and wave big enough that you cant stay on plane.

[gdsjr77]

Thanks BigCatter, you never know! Thanks for the info Rick, I will play with the livewell level next time I am out. Just a little more info, the prop shaft is 4 1/4″ below the pad. Not sure how that compares to others?

[gdsjr77]

Thank you Phil. I may be able to test this weekend and get some more info? Gonna be one cold ride!

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