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04-01-2019, 01:09 PM #1Member
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Setback for 87 Norris Craft 17.5', 200hp
I am in the process of switching from my fixed to a hydraulic jack plate from Bob's Machine Shop. My current fixed plate is 6", and they also recommended 6", but I am wondering if I wouldn't benefit from an 8"...
On slick water when I am fully trimmed, I can only get to about 65 - 70mph comfortably. Right in there is where it starts to get a bit squirmy on me. This very well could be the upper limits of the boat length plus motor size, so in my theory setting motor back a tad further could help me here, especially with the hole shot.
The only additional mods I have done is a nose cone and a 27* SS 3-blade prop, cupped by DAH Propellers.
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04-01-2019, 02:11 PM #2
I run a 19 xlv Norris craft ,200 merc and apx 12 in set back. Came that way from the factory. Actually it came with a 260 race motor. hf...
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04-01-2019, 04:33 PM #3Member
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12" seems like it may be ideal for your 19', but I think might be too much for me. I just don't know the physics behind the setback to gauge how much is too much for my setup.
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04-01-2019, 07:25 PM #4
Generally if your motor can be at level or nuetral trim while the boat is at exact perfect trim angle for maximum speed , the setback is great . Most bass boats need a little positve trim to help them out . Hf ...
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05-04-2019, 10:26 AM #5
17.5 Norris will still like set back. Maybe not 12. But 8-10 prob on the money , I'm runnin a 18.5 bass boat with 8in and I need couple more in myself , I have to run little positive trim to hold bow ,with a 4 blade chopper style prop , what's the boats weight roughly
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