I am currently running a vmax 150 w/ a 23p on a 97 R82 with newly added 12’ talons. Prior to install boat got about 65mph with a 25p and to be honest not sure the RPM. (New to boat ownership so now learning the true importance) after the install of talons I could not get out of the hole what so ever causing me to drop to a 23p. Problem solved of getting out of the hole, just now only get up to 50 mph and engine is racing at 6100 rpms. Current pad height is 3.5 inches.
Question is, do I go down with the manual jack plate and keep the 23p or do I raise the jack plate and put the 25 back on?