I recently purchased a 97 201 with a 2003 Yama 0X66 225.....The previus owner put a 5" Hydro Jackplate on the boat and said he would have taken it of it he kept the boat. With the Jackplate set where I feel the boat rides best it runs 69 - 71 with a 27 pitch prop.

Is this normal for this boat or is it alittle slow? Should I remove the jackplate or leave it? Also would a longer setback help?

Thanks so much. THis is my first boat and I'm very new to everything.

- J.T.