Richardsjs
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- Aug 12, 2018
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Hello, I’m having issues with my boat getting on plane. I have a 1648 mod v Jon boat. I recently changed motors, before I had a 85 johnson short shaft 30 hp tiller steer. Worked great just wanted a console. Traded a guy and now have a 84 Mercury long shaft 35 hp with controls. With the old motor with out normal fishing gear and 2 guys I could do almost 30
mph. With the new motor I could only do 18 with fishing gear and by myself. I believe I’m on plane by myself but add one more person, it drops to 15 mph, third person down to around 10 mph. The motor sounds like it’s performing correctly, I raised the transom and the cavitation plate is flush with the bottom of the boat. Prop is in decent shape. I didn’t figure I’d gain much with this new motor in terms of power but damn sure didn’t think I’d lose power. Help!!!
mph. With the new motor I could only do 18 with fishing gear and by myself. I believe I’m on plane by myself but add one more person, it drops to 15 mph, third person down to around 10 mph. The motor sounds like it’s performing correctly, I raised the transom and the cavitation plate is flush with the bottom of the boat. Prop is in decent shape. I didn’t figure I’d gain much with this new motor in terms of power but damn sure didn’t think I’d lose power. Help!!!