38 cigarette trim
 

Hello
Just started getting the 38 Cigarette out on the water. I am having trouble getting it to plane out as fast as my 32 Fountain would. It has 525 motors, 32 pitch boavo one four blade props,approx. 1/2 fuel load,and four average adults. I have to really feather the throttle or the props break loose. What am I doing wrong or does it just take a little longer for it to plane out?? Any advice??

525s and 32s? Seems like a lot of prop for a large boat. What gears? Always tuck it all the way in when getting on plane

Don't forget throwing the tabs down to. 38 top gun, I will guess you have either bravos or TRS's. it's a heavy boat. Best to take it easy getting on plane. As for props, I am not sure

2 totally diff boats, the fountain is smaller and lighter, the cig is heavier, give it a few outings and you will get the hang of it.

What type of drives Sportmasters? I had the same boat for three years same power and Sportmaster drives the boat hates getting on plane but this is what I did. First tuck the drives all the way in and set tabs a little lower than neutral setting the tabs down too far lifts the stern up which then breaks the props free. I always made sure I had a clear path in front of me. Keep trying different tab settings it will get up on plane. Good luck Joe

I always found that with these high X sportmaster boats that slightly turning while planning helped out quite a bit. Try a big diameter prop 35 Fountain with -2's. That will embarrass you at the bouys!

What year is this 38TG in question?
Twin step or straight bottom?
525SCs or 525EFIs?

What does this mean?

I think he means in the turns.

I'm guessing t/s 525 efi's my buddy has an 03 and 32 bravo 1's is what he runs. Its and -2 lowers. Sucks getting on plane. Drop the tabs, tuck the drives and feed it throttle seems to work best for him. Right wrong or indifferent it works

Sorry. A 35 with big diameter and -2 Drives is very difficult to get on plane. It is embarrassing when you get to the no wake buoys and make a bunch of noise and don't go anywhere. You look like you don't know what you are doing in your 6 figure boat.

get it moving a little first ,,,them hit it

my 38 with 525's was ok to get on plane when smooth but it was rough water then it was a pain.
after putting on the imco scx drives it was way easier.
also if i use any tab it is way harder to get on plane, drives always tucked in.

also the type of drive showers can effect it.

I have noticed that in rought water it really is a pain to get on plane. Would five blade props make any difference?? When we left the races the other day at LOTO the water was horrible. Once the boat is on top, it is great. But is a slug getting there.

I`m going to try turning IN and see if it makes a difference, I have 5 blades adding 2" spacers helped a bit.

Gotcha! My boat doesn't love getting on plane either. I drop the tabs half to 3/4 and bring it up gradually and comes out fine. It will come on plane with out the tabs it just takes more real estate to do it.