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Trouble Getting on Plane
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Seskina, this may be a dumb response, but do you have the motor (outboard) trimmed all the way down? In the down position the boat should start to plane at around 18mph. I say this because I tested the plan speed on my 201SS with a 150 Yamaha. If the motor is left in the trim up position the tilt of the motor will drive the nose of the boat up. I hope that helps.
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Ernest T,
Could you tell me how you posted the pictures to this message? I cannot see where the upload image feature of this forum software is activated, and the FAQ section isn't any help.
Any help would be appreciated.
Steve
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callforbids wrote:
Ernest T,
Could you tell me how you posted the pictures to this message? I cannot see where the upload image feature of this forum software is activated, and the FAQ section isn't any help.
Any help would be appreciated.
Steve
As far as I know, you can't directly upload photos to this site. To post a photo, you need to upload your photos to a photo sharing website first, then when you click the photo attachment icon it will ask you the URL address of the location where the photo is stored.
I use Smugmug, but there are many free photo sharing sites available. Flickr is on of the more popular ones.
Hope this helps
2010 Hurricane 2100 (217) Sun Deck
2008 Yamaha F150 TXR Outboard
2008 Yamaha FX **** Cruiser Waverunner -
I had the motor trimmed all the way down and still too much and too long of bow rise
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I installed the Smart Tabs on my last boat which was a Stingray and they cured many problems including faster planing and less bow rise. With the deep V they also almost eliminated slow speed wander, which isn't a big problem on the Hurricanes. I haven't seen a need for them on my Hurricane but wouldn't hesitate to install them if I do.
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I would also like to point out a trick I learned when installing the tabs. If you drill in reverse (slowly) when starting the holes in the transom, it reduces the chipping that normally occurs to the adjacent fiberglass. I also cover the area with masking tape for the same reason. Mark the depth on your bit so you don't drill too deep. Use plenty of 5200 sealant on the screws and in the holes.
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Ditch the trolling motors. Did it plane better without the trolling motors? Bet thats your problem, Ive seen several boats have a hard time planing with the motor mounted trolling motors.
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I think you can safely transfer some weight forward as needed to get on plane at a slower speed. Most boats are built with the weight concentrated aft for safety reasons, so you won't stuff it into a big wave and disappear in a cloud of spray and fiberglass chunks. My FD196OB is stern-heavy with dual batteries and a fuel tank in the aft hold and it will put the bow way up in the air like you describe as it transitions from displacement mode. Not a serious issue, I just go a little faster and it climbs on out and levels off. I have a 4-stroke Yamaha 115hp motor with stock prop. Although with a previous boat (Deckboat brand 16ft. "Deckette") I moved the battery from the stern compartment to the bottom of the center console for the very reason you describe, I don't see the need for that. I anticipate that when I tow tubers, etc. some folks will need to sit in front for ballast. Can you stow some heavy gear in the forward hold? That would be better than adding tabs. Trim tabs, cavitation plate "wings" and all such devices work by redirecting water flow, so they rob you of some speed.
