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Old 02-01-2016 | 01:08 PM
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Default Need help with proper drive depth on my 272

Currently has a -2 IMCO upper and Lower. I've read the -2's are no good.
Right now the center shaft of the lower is right at 7.5 inches below the flat spot on the hull below the drain.
Before I just start throwing money at spacers I would like to know the proper depth.

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Old 02-02-2016 | 01:37 AM
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You can only attach pics with a paid membership or by hosting them on a photo sharing website.

That being said, 7.5" below the bottom is still very deep and you should not have any issues.
Are you sure its a -2 ??? The uppers are the same. The lower is what is shortened and it will be stamped with a -2.
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Old 02-02-2016 | 05:36 AM
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This is apples to oranges. My Pantera with a -2 Imco is 3" below. Measured with drive level to get correct height. If you want to check, The -2 from the top to center prop shaft is 8.25" for the lower.
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Old 02-02-2016 | 11:20 AM
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Yep Stamped with a -2. I was going to spacer it out but thinking I will just get my prop labbed to get the lift I need
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Old 02-02-2016 | 12:14 PM
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where is yours marked?
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Old 02-02-2016 | 03:55 PM
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I'm pretty sure Baja raised the X dim on most models over the years. What year boat is yours???
At 7.5 " below the bottom, that is still very deep and should carry the bow easily.

Running the correct prop can make a huge difference. What prop are you running??? What power???
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Old 02-02-2016 | 06:18 PM
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Is it not reacting to trim? slower than you think it should be? whats the problem ? When you say lift, bow or stern?
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