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Bow Lift
I have a 2000 Wellcraft Excalibur with a 565 cui engine put a bravo XR on it with a 26 pitch Bravo prop and can't seem to get enough bow lift any thoughts?
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check the hull for a hook use a straight edge to find if you have one.
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What do you mean by hook?
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If you place a 4' or longer straight edge on the bottom of the boat. If it is tight at both ends and you see some daylight in the middle you have a hook. If there is daylight at either end, you have rocker.
I had less than an 1/8"hook in the last 4" of my hull. I removed it with a belt sander then repainted the area. It made a huge difference in how much of my hull was in the water when running . |
What size boat????
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Griff,
Its a 26.5 I added 280 K trim tabs as well. |
How deep is the propshaft below the bottom???
If the drive is at stock depth it should be deep enough, but maybe not. Lowering it 1" with a drive spacer will give more leverage to lift the bow. Prop work will also help. Add cupping in the right place and rake angle. |
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