1988 363V Jack Plate Setback

[Pheld57]

Got a 1988 363V, ‘88 Merc XR4, 2.4L, 22 Turbo 4 Blade. Prop shaft 4.25” below pad, 55-58 mph with medium load. Looking at adding a Bob’s hydraulic Jack plate to add some fun/performance. 1988 believe was last year for the wood transom.
Boat is mint, garaged since new, always maintained, only 250 hours on motor and transom is solid. Looking through set ups posted, seems 10” setback might be optimum for the 360/370 based on best top speeds. Any experience with 10” setback set back on the this hull with wood transom or a maximum set back for longevity?

[Texas Rig]

I have a fixed 10" jackplate on my 362V. I bump 60-61 mph tournament loaded with 2 big guys in cool weather. I'm setting 3.25" Prop to Pad and run a 25 pitch 3 blade. When fishing shallow and I trim the motor up, the co-angler still has the entire rear deck which is a plus.

[Pheld57]

Thanks for the reply, Have long have you been running the 10” setback and what year is your 362V?

[rchavis]

If the boat still have the stock cable's 6 ' or 8 ' is the most you can go with out changing out the steering cable's.

[DeGraaf]

Had a 1990 363V with a 175 Merc. 10” jp, hyd steering 25p Tempest plus. 65-67mph. Best was 72.8 gps alone. No chine walk below 65mph. Great boat.