Last year was our first season with the boat so we had a learning curve. I put new 26P 4blade bravos on and that did the trick. The previous owner must have hit something to the point where the blades were not per manufacture spec. I don't need tabs any more and do tuck the drives. I try to roll into the throttle pretty steady til I hit 3000 and it comes right out of the water. I also try to get a little momentum before getting into the throttle. All is good now thanks!

What rpm and speed r u seeing on the top end with the 26's?

About 72 to 73 is top speed at 5000 with 26P

And u have the 496's or 500efi's or 502's?

496 HO's

Mach, what is you measurement from prop shaft to bottom of your swim platform? I've measured a couple other 33's and my x dimension is much higher. Although the 33's where different years than mine.

I will be at my boat this weekend and will let u know

What # did u get on yours and others ?

On other 33zx models I find 41", mine us measured at 38". Prop shaft at level trim measured up to bottom of swim platform.

From tge bottom of the rub rail to center of prop shaft I got 48" with the drives in neutral position whisper my boat is on number 2 on the gauge. not all the way tucked in