How much set back??

[horn5413]

I,m setting up a Hydrostream Vulture with a 200 Merc. On the IHR website one guy says 6 and one says you need at least 10 to fly this bow. Anybody have suggestions one this setup???

[Rickracer]

...one inch of setback from edge of transom to point of propshaft for every foot of boat. This does not mean 20" of setback for a 20' boat (most have a certain amount of setback built in), and it will not necessarily work on all hulls, but it's a good starting point. I would think 10" would be better than than 6" on that hull, but individual hull weight, whether or not it has a full interior, how much stuff you carry and where it is in the hull could change this figure a considerable amount either way. :cool:

[O/B Dude]

I agree with RR. A buddy has a voyager with a 2.4. Its a bit heavier than your boat but he ran a 6, then a 10, and ended up adding 2" spacers for a total of 12". It runs great. Since your hull is a bit lighter I'd think 10 would be a great place to start. I know another guy with a 2.5 200 on a voyager and he runs 7" total, but the 2.5 has a bit more power. I think Aquaholic told me he ran best with 10" total on the Vegas he use to have. Hope this helps.