Does 72 - 74 sound rigt for 294 pro xl w 200 hpdi

[izzymills]

Just got a 2006 stratos 294 w a 200 hpdi ..This boat will absolutly fly but @ around 63 64 mph the walking begins I can drive through it. Is there something needs adjusted or whats the deal anyone got a clue.....With my buddy in the passenger seat its way easier and less walking I thaught maby a weight issue

[ALF1]

Sounds like you might need to bring the motor up and what prop are you running? Whats your prop to pad distance right now?

[Texguy02]

I have the exact boat and also had this same problem. I ended up raising the motor to 2 1/4" below the pad and found a 27M to run. I now run 71-72 with 2 tournament loaded.

What prop are you running, and how much setback do you have?

[ep72]

Sounds about right loaded to fish. As was said sounds like you might need to come up a tad with the motor.

Just as you have figured out with your buddy, balance is important to good handling.

[Stratosfaction1]

I have a 08 with a 200 Merc and have the same problem. I dont have a jackplate yet but planning on getting a 6" hopefuly will solve problem

[ep72]

Get you a JP and you'll be amazed at the difference in handling when set up right.

[coleman]

I 2nd that...06 with a 200 Merc. It didn't have a jackplate and scared me to death...plus the numbers sucked. Added the jackplate, got it really "dialed in" and the difference was amazing.

Only thing now is I'm turning too many rpms with a 26p tempest...might need to look at a 27

[Leebob]

I have the same boat/motor and with a 26 tempest I can run 71-72 loaded to fish with 2. Sounds like you are right on.

[izzymills]

Got an 8 inch JP,27 pitch tempest 5800rpm @ 72 gonna bring it up a smidge and give her a whirl Ill get back and let ya know results

[721Proxs]

I raised the motor on my 400SDC and the walk went away..Im at 3.5 below my pad now...it used to walk around 65, but after raising it up some, its all smooth :)

[onemorecast]

I had the same problem. I raised the motor to 2 3/4 belowe the pad and now it starts around 71-72. but not as bad.