new guy_ new boat and a question

[SkunkBoat]

If its gonna fall off, better its on the highway than 20 miles out!

Welcome!

[chumbucket]

I'd be interested to hear how it performs on the water. From what I can see in the pictures, the motor appears to be mounted too high on the bracket. It looks as though you can drop it down to the lowest holes on the motor mount and possibly be close to where it should be. You want that cavitation plate on the lower unit to be close to even with the keel of the hull. Sometimes a bit deeper depending on the setback in inches the bracket places the motor.

[tsubaki]

Thanks for the pictures! Naturally more are expected.
Yeah, I don't see how a support would even work, leave it as is.
It's hard to tell if the engine is too high till you get the whole thing loaded and try it.
Given the nature of pushing the weight of the motor so far back, causing the boat to be a little deeper in the stern and the deep V of these boats, it's probably close but you have plenty room for adjustment.

Oh, if you ain't paid attention, that motor has locks/supports in the yoke for trailering.

[Bruce]

If the bracket is on there properly there is no need for any type of support. From my view, the motor looks way too high, but best way to tell is to try it out, run WOT and make sure she will trim out nicely. I love the V20s with the bracket on the back.. I'm guessing from the factory she came with an OMC Sea Drive, that was replaced with this setup. I like it!!

[tsubaki]

I've got a 6" setback with the jackplate on mine.
For my situation, normal loaded operation and everything else considered I usually run with the cavitation plate 3" above the bottom of the boat.
Motor height is definitely gonna vary given all the different circumstances.

Here's whatknot and his bracket C/C.
http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...?t=9006&page=2

[chart]

The previous owner had trouble with keeping the motor running. I will be replacing the fuel lines cleaning the tank replacing the anti siphon valve and installing larger fuel filter/water sep. Also going to replace thermostats and water pump assy. If still have problems will take to a pro.

[tsubaki]

After doing all that and if it don't fix the problems, post pictures of the engine type, model and year. Several different combination's as to fuel delivery and ignition types might be possible on that engine. Several guys here might be able to narrow it down.

[Bruce]

I know these engines fairly well.. If you need some further help, post up..


by the looks of the boat, it seems as if its been sitting a while... Ethanol in the fuel could screw things up, or just basic bad gas. Water could be in there too if the owner didn't store it with a full tank. I would invest in a racor filter setup with the water drain, until you figure out whats going in, it makes checking for crappy fuel really easy.

However it does sound like your doing everything you need to for a used boat thats been sitting a while.