Just curious what does having motor to low affect? Not asking what height for my motor or anything just trying to learn.
Just curious what does having motor to low affect? Not asking what height for my motor or anything just trying to learn.
Slows you down, more drag.
Does it help boat control?
In rough water, yes....
Mike
2019 Ranger 520L w/ 250HO ETEC G2
2011 Tracker 175TXW w/ 75HO ETEC
Will it slow you alot?
Usually in rough, you're not going fast anyway. Just trying to keep the lower in good water as you bob and weave.
Mike
2019 Ranger 520L w/ 250HO ETEC G2
2011 Tracker 175TXW w/ 75HO ETEC
If it's too low, it's just too much of the lower unit in the water, more drag. You are not getting the most efficiency from your boat. It will slow the boat down and use more fuel.
2020 Ranger RT 198p, Mercury 150 HP 4 stroke, Minn Kota 80# Fortrex
Lowers rpm, affects hole shot and performance.On the other hand an engine that is too high raises rpms, the boat will have a tendency to blow out coming out of the hole, and in turns, lowers water pressure to the engine. Always try to find a happy medium.
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