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    Low Stern

    2007 Ranger 20VX with 225 Opti and no jack plate.
    When not on plane (graphing)engine is low in water to the point pee hole is under water.
    Is this common with this setup? New boat to me.

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    measure prop to pad needs to be 3-3.5 inches below seems to be too low? is the rub rail well above the waterline?
    2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
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    How much weight do you have in the back?

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    Will measure. The tub rail is above the water line.

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    3 batteries and oil tank.

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    Quote Originally Posted by holic View Post
    Will measure. The tub rail is above the water line.
    measure prop to pad next
    2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
    2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
    2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
    pulled by a 2500HD Denali
    proud dad of an ARMY Captain
    MAGA
    ASE/GM Master tech before tools

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    no chance of lots of wet foam in the rear of the hull area??
    2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
    2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
    2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
    pulled by a 2500HD Denali
    proud dad of an ARMY Captain
    MAGA
    ASE/GM Master tech before tools

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    2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
    2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
    2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
    pulled by a 2500HD Denali
    proud dad of an ARMY Captain
    MAGA
    ASE/GM Master tech before tools

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    Thanks guys will measure and look into it.

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    I had (still do to a lesser extent) the same problem after I repowered. New motor was 100 lbs heavier plus I added a pair of Talons. I lightened the load by switching my trolling batteries to lithium. I will eventually switch the cranking battery to lithium as well.
    2000 Ranger 518vx - 2019 Mercury Pro xs 200