Have a question with regards to speed with the following set up.
250 Pro XS
8" Bob's hydraulic
25P think prop, not stamped, but that's what he thought it was
First time owning a boat with a hydraulic jack plate.
I was told by previous owner to jack plate all the way up and trim all the way down at takeoff, then jack plate to #2 on gauge and trim up. Blows out quick so I have to jack down quickly, when it reaches 60 mph at those setting it chine walks real bad. I felt that the jack plate on #3 and 3/4 trim it ran smooth but top speed was 63mph. I raised the jack plate slowly and steering got real stiff around #4. Not sure what others have experienced? I know every boat is different however want to have a starting point. All this with 1/4 tank fuel, one person and water pressure at 20-25.
Thanks!!