Vulture set up help?

[KingRootinTootin]

I've got a project boat that should be really cool...

'78 Vulture with a Fuel injected Bridgeport

my plan is to get a 15" Offshore mid & use 12" of setback

I am using the setback just because I have seen others do it??? maybe i don't need that much

any help is greatly appreciated - thanks

[skydog]

I had same boat and motor years back. The boat LOVES set back but the old transom hates it. Like 12-14" is good, For prop i think a Chopper worked well. Stay with 20" mid better bal.

Skydog

[skydog]

Hell you might have my old boat!!! Is it blue?

Skydog

[KingRootinTootin]

yes... I think it is your old boat, there is a transom brace/bracket installed... why do you think a 20" is better?

[skydog]

yea thats mine!! Yea 20"

[JWTjr.]

would not need that much setback unless the hull is heavier than normal, has a hull abnormality (hook), engine has no power, you weigh a lot yourself (more than 250-275 lbs.), and/or you routinely carry a lot of weight/passengers.

A solid, straight, normal-weight (800-900 lbs.) Vulture with strong 2.5 power and not carrying much weight would typically need between 8" and 10" of setback, max.

JT

[Hippie459MN]

From what others tell me 10" seems to be ideal on the Vulture. Thats what I will be running once I finish mine.

[KingRootinTootin]

thanks guys...

what do you think about taking off the jackplate & just getting a monster manual transom jack?

this boat will be primarily a go fast... no skiing tubing, just flying:D