Prop to Pad Recommendation G3

[dstokley]

I have a 2006 G3 Eagle 175 with 90 Yamaha 2 stroke. I just installed a 6" Vance manual jack plate. Can anyone give me a recommended prop to pad height from experience? I have read on the xpress forum were 4.5" below pad is the sweet spot for the 17' boats with 90s, but couldn't really find anything on the G3's.
Thanks!

[Smallie_Hawgin]

Seems to me, it might be good to start @ 5" PTP and work your way up in 1/2" increments until you find the best performance without losing water pressure. I will be doing the same thing with a new to me, Trophy Plus this spring... Although on an X19 with 10" of setback.

[bassfisher444]

Depends on you load and prop, no two boats will run the same trial and error is the best way to find the sweet spot.

[dstokley]

Thanks Smallie, that sounds like a good starting point. I did try the two props I have the day after I put on the jack plate but ran out of daylight before I could really start adjusting anything. After the fact I measured my PTP and it was actually at 3 1/2 below pad and i never lost any water pressure. My RPM were a little higher than before the jack plate but my speed didn't increase any and it seemed like I wasn't getting enough bow lift. I'll try it at 5 whenever we get some warmer weather. Good luck with your new to you Trophy Plus this spring!