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08-04-2021, 01:35 PM #1Member
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32 Target Cat / Triple 300s
Hi all,
I bought this 32 Target with triple 300s. The motors are all at the same height, all with the same midsections and the center motor has this plate that shoots water so hard against the outside motors its damaging the cowlings. It creates so much drag the boat can basically only be driven at 70+ comfortably. In my experience, the center motor should be much higher on these boats or the mid should be shorter on the center motor. Between 70-110+ the boat runs great, but I wouldn't mind cruising every now and again. I know these aren't "cruising boats" but the drag this thing causes can damn near give you whip lash.
We have a shorter mid sitting around, so if it's as easy as changing the mid and taking the plate off it's a simple fix. But I would appreciate any advice that you guys may have.
I am planning on putting twin 400s or 450s on this over the winter so I would like to figure something out until then.
I have included some pics for reference.
Last edited by Frenchy83; 08-04-2021 at 01:38 PM.
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08-04-2021, 02:17 PM #2
boat looks to have a wedge built into the hull
that wedge is there to divert the water away from the midsection on the center motor
so take that plate off,,,,,as u said it is doing more harm than anything
then jack the center motor 2" higher if its same height as rest
go out and ck ride at slower speeds and keep an eye on water pressure on that motor
bring up speed to 70-75 window as thats where most cats air out the tunnel
if wp good there take it to 100+ and see if still good wp
just want to keep raising @ little incraments keeping wp consistant
center motor will never run consistant splitshaft like a motor behind a sponsom
ck water pressure at all times if falls below normal pressure too high ,,,,
if fluxuates at high speed getting close but still too high as gets and looses water to pu,,,drop motor down a tad
5" shorter mid is too much unless u want to lowere it way down and take chance of swamping powerhead when come off planeLast edited by johnmiffco; 08-13-2021 at 10:32 AM.
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08-04-2021, 03:52 PM #3Member
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08-04-2021, 07:20 PM #4
cool
the built in wedge is for diverting water from mid on take off/planing and slower speeds till tunnel lifts out of water
most cats lift on top approx 70mph
so that plate is some1s afterthought dont see builder would do that after adding wedge to mold
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08-06-2021, 05:57 AM #5Member
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08-07-2021, 11:11 AM #6
You need to raise the center motor at least 2.5 inches. Way too deep. I have owned 4 triple O/B cats.
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08-07-2021, 11:31 AM #7
Somebody added a that goofy plate on the jack plate I can only assume to compensate for the center motor being buried. Take it off as it can do nothing but bad things. You have a center pod on the hull to help protect the center lower unit. Lift the motor a minimum of 2.5" Just watch the water pressure on the engine after you raise it to make sure you did not go to high. That boat will react very well raising the center.
I am looking at the pictures a little closer and even your outside motors look a little low. Those should be 1.25-1.5 above the bottom. Setup on o/b's is so critical to making the boat run fast and safely. Too low can cause a lot of bad things to happen.Last edited by Brad Zastrow; 08-07-2021 at 11:37 AM.
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08-13-2021, 08:17 AM #9
Don't forget to move the tie bars on the center motor. The bushing can go above the bars and or the bar can be below the mounting plate. I try to keep the bars level. When you move the engine height double check the toe in. I always run zero toe. Keep them dead straight. Call me with any questions. I will PM you my number.
I have also added hull water pickup on two of my triples. This way no worries about water pressure.Last edited by Brad Zastrow; 08-13-2021 at 03:14 PM.
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08-30-2021, 09:51 AM #11
That makes no sense. Your setup is the same as my last three triple cats. Did you raise the center motor? You are way too low in the pics. From the look the jack plate is not dragging in the water which can cause a spray. One boat I installed a flat plate on the bottom of the jackplate as it would scoop water coming off plane.
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09-01-2021, 09:27 AM #12Member
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09-01-2021, 09:39 AM #13
You would be surprised the performance gain not dragging the middle engine. Lot cheaper drilling holes.
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09-16-2021, 08:06 AM #15
Every hull is different. For me the five blades work best on a larger boat. Most smaller cats runs best speeds with 3 blade Merc labs or 4 blade Dewalds.
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