2018 300xs torquemaster

[gehol]

You don’t want to run a Gen 2 TM on 2011 and older trim system. If the trim caps are anodized blue, you can run either one. 16” of setback is most likely going to make the boat not lift with the Sportmaster and put more unwanted stress on the transom. I use a Gen 1 TM for heavy loads and the SM for playing around.

This.
Many people don't understand the purpose of a jackplate. Using more set back makes it harder to lift the boat. It makes the effective length longer.
Look at it this way. Hold a sledge hammer out in front of you, parallel to the ground and choke up about 8 inches on the handle. Now slide hand to the end and repeat. Which way is the easiest to hold up?

[70 Mach 1]

Glad to hear it is lifting. Let us know how the testing goes.