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Just updating everyone that offered advice on my RPM\speed issue. I took the tachometer out and cleaned the terminals behind it. I also noticed the calibration dial on the back was off a little. It...

mdtrtn21 thank you for adding your expertise. I can run at 3.5" as long as I am at WOT or close to WOT. If I do that on a hole shot, it wants to porpoise until the hull gets some velocity. Putting...

JR19, thank you for the link. I did have to adjust my throttle cable to achieve WOT with the throttle plates, it was not getting there with the hammer down. I also reset the TPS with the temperature...

Thank you for adding your expertise mdtrtn21. I may have to test the tach like you and lpugh recommends. It is an analog tach, the engine sounds strong but does not sound like it is turning 5,600 by...

I do thank you for replying and I do understand it is difficult to assess something you have never seen or experienced. I do appreciate the information and time you have given to try to help. The...

Thank you for taking the time to respond. You are a stand up guy JR19. Forgot to mention 1.87:1 ratio. Yes I mean prop to pad height. I leave it a 4.5" since I cannot achieve 5,600 RPM's anyway. I...

I have a 1992 Ranger 451V with a 1993 Mercury 150HP XRi motor, 6 inch Detwiller jack plate, I have a 23P Tempest plus propeller on it now, 3 large vent plugs installed. I am running 5100-5200 RPM's...

The propeller is brand new. It is a Mercury Tempest plus propeller, 23 pitch. I thought it added too much bow lift for the hull type. What would you think would be a better propeller for the hull...

I have heard about the foils fixing porpoising, I do not really want one. I just got back from a fishing trip, we can run with 3 people in the boat, two in the seat & one in the front without any...

Thank you for your help. The Detwiler is a hydraulic plate. It will go 4-3/4" below pad, we measured it on the trailer. I will sink it on hole shot with negative trim, then do as you suggest. We will...

Anyone wondering how much the Quicksilver Paralift jack plate weighs? It is 64 pounds. I weighed mine today on a shipping scale.

You may be right. This is my first boat of this type. I did try different motor heights and speeds to no avail. The previous owner never mentioned it when I bought it, but he also did not mention a...

Update, I took the Quicksilver Paralift off my boat. I put the Detwiler jack plate on. I have yet to try it. I am taking it to Wisconsin in August. I will try it then.

Update, I talked to Mark Croxton over e-mail. The original propeller, the Yamaha Pro Series, is not much different than the Mercury Tempest plus. I have also run across a guy in Texas who use to set...

Thank you ericm. I am talking to Mark Croxton right now over e-mail. I will see what he has to say.

Thank you fellows for all the input. I did try all the settings as suggested by Blkfalc 4 suggested to no avail. It did get on plane with two of us in the boat, my passenger was sitting on the front...

Hello all, I am new to BBC boards and to bass boats, this is my first fast boat. I have a a 1992 Ranger 451V, with a 1993 Mercury 150 HP XRi engine. 23P Mercury Tempest plus propeller. It has a 10"...