Posted by tmann45 on 06/02/16 - 7:19 AM
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drewread wrote:
It is running a 40hp Yamaha C40PLRU which I believe it is currently mounted what you would call 'one hole up.'
Will I benefit from going 3 holes up (up to the top mounting hole), or will that be too high?
From your picture it appears that you can't lower the motor due to the lower bolt is all the way up in the slot. Therefore I would say your motor is actually equivalent to 2-3 holes up already (looking at the distance between the bracket and the top of the transom). Take a look at your anti-ventilation plate when running, is it above or below the water?
How high you can successfully run you motor depends on what prop you are using, some need to be fully submerged, others can run breaking the surface.
What are your performance number now?