Its weight and how its distributed on the hull. Any boat, which has the majority of its weight toward the transom of the boat will backwash. Blazer happens to be worse than most due to how the majority of the weight is distributed and how far that weight is distributed toward the transom.
To add to the backwash conversation, what engine is being used?
The design of the Mercury V8 lower chaps act as a scoop, when you shut down water runs up the midsection (chaps) and then turns out and blows the water forward. I see this issue on most all new Mercury V8 powered boat.
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Just think of playing on a sea saw as a kid. If someone heavier than you is on the other end, they go down and you go up. Its all about weight and the fulcrum point on the hull. Physics doesn't change with hull design.
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That makes sense but unless the livewell is full of water, fish at the top get pounded. In the grand scheme of things does it matter a ton? Probably not as anglers have been using that style for many years. It is nice to think we can improve on things though. After running it for a full year, I do like it better than designs with the recirc outlet higher in the well.
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Phoenix has an issue with the backwash. Just have to be aware and "goose" 'er a little coming off plane. Don't think it has anything to do with weight distribution but more with hull design.
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Most all Phoenix boats come with at least a 10in jack plate. Again, its a about the weight from the fulcrum point of the boat. The laws of physics don't change.
Keith and Lonnie sold the company 3 years ago or so. Keith stayed on until last year but has now retired.
I was told the guy's name years ago but I don't remember it. I believe he owns/owned a boat dealership in the Mobile area.