Set Back?

[K-DAWG]

I am at 12 and I am going to go back to 14. I have a 1994 model 2003 so the pad isn't set back into the hull as far as the post 95 models. What are the dangers of having to much set back?

[myron]

I had a 94 and I ran 14 with a 2.5, I know you have 3.0, I dont see a problem, try it and let us know

[hirks]

I am at 12 and I am going to go back to 14. I have a 1994 model 2003 so the pad isn't set back into the hull as far as the post 95 models. What are the dangers of having to much set back?

I have 13" on a 1995 with a 2.5 and it responds well to trim and holeshot is good. If 12" performs good for you try it like Myron said and see what you think

[K-DAWG]

I was just wondering if there is any rules or things that must be done that go along with adding setback? I am thinking I can run higher and it should give me more bow lift.

[big_o_tom]

How much set back did you end up going with? Do you know the length of the throttle cable?

[xb03fs]

I am moving from 8.5 to 10.5 on my 21 and will be removing the 2.5” factory riser if you need. I think the faster you go the more setback is needed wanted to keep the prop in the peak of the wave behind the boat...

I think until you are running negative trim above 80 I don’t know if there is an issue??? But I am a novice/no science. Just theories

[mgeod]

I am moving from 8.5 to 10.5 on my 21 and will be removing the 2.5” factory riser if you need. I think the faster you go the more setback is needed wanted to keep the prop in the peak of the wave behind the boat...

I think until you are running negative trim above 80 I don’t know if there is an issue??? But I am a novice/no science. Just theories

If K dawg isn't interested in the 2.5 set back spacer let me know I may be .

[xb03fs]

Will do

[K-DAWG]

I am now at 14", thanks for the offer on the 2.5" but, I am good for now.

[xb03fs]

And you like it? Same setback as 2.5?

[catfish123]

And you like it? Same setback as 2.5?

This is all very interesting as I remember quite some time ago on an XB2003, it seemed the general consensus was that with all the additional weight of a 3 liter motor, setback had to be greatly reduced, like from 14 inches to 3-4 inches. I'm not questioning it, just find it interesting.

[K-DAWG]

This is all very interesting as I remember quite some time ago on an XB2003, it seemed the general consensus was that with all the additional weight of a 3 liter motor, setback had to be greatly reduced, like from 14 inches to 3-4 inches. I'm not questioning it, just find it interesting.

When I first put it on I had it on a 5.5" plate and it killed the performance of the hull. I have since moved back to the original set back. There is a thread over on A owners site that got dug up. Glen Reynolds set one up with a 250XS. He left the set back because the motor need to be in clean water to run correctly. He moved the trolling batteries up front to restore balance. I have one battery in front of the hump. But, I think I am going to move it back into the rear compartment. I don't feel like I am getting enough lift in the front. Reason I feel this way is because I can run with my trim all the way up. I need to get the weight out of the front and back to the rear.

[catfish123]

When I first put it on I had it on a 5.5" plate and it killed the performance of the hull. I have since moved back to the original set back. There is a thread over on A owners site that got dug up. Glen Reynolds set one up with a 250XS. He left the set back because the motor need to be in clean water to run correctly. He moved the trolling batteries up front to restore balance. I have one battery in front of the hump. But, I think I am going to move it back into the rear compartment. I don't feel like I am getting enough lift in the front. Reason I feel this way is because I can run with my trim all the way up. I need to get the weight out of the front and back to the rear.

What props are you running when you feel you aren't getting enough bow lift?

[K-DAWG]

What props are you running when you feel you aren't getting enough bow lift?

Pro max the don’t seem have a bow lift problem. Have a weight problem. My trolling motor is way to big (minn Kota 54” along with a 70 pound group 31 battery. I think the whole boat runs to wet. Alone empty well with a 1/4 tank of gas she a different boat. Add full tank, partner, full wells and fishing load. She don’t want to fly high and run good numbers.

[catfish123]

Pro max the don’t seem have a bow lift problem. Have a weight problem. My trolling motor is way to big (minn Kota 54” along with a 70 pound group 31 battery. I think the whole boat runs to wet. Alone empty well with a 1/4 tank of gas she a different boat. Add full tank, partner, full wells and fishing load. She don’t want to fly high and run good numbers.

And how high are you running your gear case?

[K-DAWG]

And how high are you running your gear case?

1/16” below the pad.