Fury 26/towing?

[Hillsreels]

I ran a 26 Fury yesterday ,,5850 at 74mph,,,,,,,heavy loaded,,flooded live well
and full of gas was 72mph. No plug and strong hole shot with ten inch hydro-jack at 3.50 below pad on take off. Handled very well 50-67 mph. Jacked her up an inch and empted live well,,,,,she really had lift and 74mph. But the area of 42-48 mph where I run most of the time during the week,, was not as efficient as the 25" Tempest-plus. if I were young and wanting to " Fly" I'd jump on this one,
but MHG counts more as I live on a lake and fish as much as I can. Looking to test 25 Fury, selling my back up prop 26 Trophy to friend,,,25 might be best for 203LE
Should the jack-plate be lowered all the way when towing ????
I was taught it was less stress in the transom.



Modified by Hillsreels at 6:16 PM 9/25/2010

[Lpolk]

I don't leave it up and won't but, seem like if you have some kinda of a motor toter to support the motor, keep it from bounceing, it should'n hurt JMHO

[Hillsreels]

Yes. I use a motor toter.

[HaulinBass]

I'd be more concerned with dragging the skeg if the motor was all the way down.

[stogie]

I have switched to a Lock & haul.

[Lea]

Charlie, when I towed this 198 home from where I purchased in TN, I was told to run the plate all the way up. I did then, but don't now, just because it has to be lowered when I back into garage. I think it should be fine either way...