engine height

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Originally Posted by reelapeelin

I hear what Ferm's sayin' about stayin' in touch in a rough sea...but I like mine to be about 1/2" above the water on plane...least amount of drag, better fuel economy and top end...as long as YOUR BOAT will handle it that high...some will "blow out" in a turn...whether you like 'em like mine or Ferm's, sounds like yours can go up some...I think you'll like the result...

BTW...do you know how to raise/lower the motor using the trailer???

This works good on MERCS and YAMAHAS, but I have found it to result in overheating for OMC's. OMC's really need to be level with the bottom of the hull on the older ones as the water pick-ups sit pretty high. And if it is a SUZUKI you MUST have it mounted so teh cavitation plate is just below the surface or else you will FRY the engine as they use dual pick-ups(one on the side of the foot and the other is underneath the cavitation plate).