201 jp and prop

[tom h]

I'm looking to replace my blown 200 with a used 225 efi, I have a 6" manual jp now and would like more set back, my plan was to get a 10" manual, I've seen a couple 12" for sale recently and I'm wondering if that is too much set back. Boat is a 97. Merc motor. My reason for wanting more set back is bow lift, I don't care about a couple mph, also don't want to sacrifice hole shot.
What is the best prop and jp combo for this hull and motor to get the nose up some.

[Gary L]

Tom, in about a week or two I will have a 10" T&H Marine Manual Plate for sale as I am installing a ydraulic plate. The best prop for bow lift is a Tempest. However, some prop guru's can work a Trophy for bow lift also.

[Backlash Ar]

Depending on which jackplate you have, you may be able to purchase a 4" extention for it and save a little cash.

[tom h]

Ya , but is a 12" plate too much set back or too much stress on a 9 year old transom.

[Backlash Ar]

I'm talking about adding the 4" extention to the 6" plate you have now making it a 10". And you're absolutely correct, too much setback can work against what you're trying to accomplish. 8" or 10" offset would be about what you should be looking at.

[tom h]

Thanks Larry, maybe Gary can tell me how much for his 10" jp. I've got a 25 tempest I'll try first and go from there.