Father-in-law has a '98 ProCraft 200 Bass dual console with a '98 Merc EFI 200 with the standard gearcase which I believe is 1.87:1. Current setup right now is no jack plate, motor is well under pad, not sure of actual measurement, I'm guessing 4-5" below. 23 LaserII not worked. Lots of water pressure at WOT, barely getting 61-62 solo, about 60 with two people. I had a '97 180 Bass that I put a 6" plate and a worked 23 LaserII and saw 64mph on GPS so i'm thinking a 6" plate and either a Trophy Plus or Tempest Plus for starters should get us around 65-66. Hoping he can run 67-68 solo by the time we're done, but that may be unrealistic. I know these boats are heavy so not sure what to expect out of this boat, i know it will be different from my 18-footer.