cmatthews_jm
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Simple question, is a 1448 mod v jon underpowered with a 15hp 2stroke?
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cmatthews_jm
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should it be able to plane out then?
reedjj
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Yes it should be able to plane out. Unless its loaded with decking and gear
baseball_guy_99
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I have a 1448 flat bottom with a '76 Johnson 9.9 with a 15hp carb.
Last year before I put the floor in and added a trolling motor I could hit 24mph.
This year I put down 1/2" plywood and added a trolling motor and I hit 21mph.
Last year before I put the floor in and added a trolling motor I could hit 24mph.
This year I put down 1/2" plywood and added a trolling motor and I hit 21mph.
cmatthews_jm
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Cavitation plate can be even or above bottom of boat.
baseball_guy_99
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reedjj
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I would definately make the cav plate even with the bottom of the boat no matter if it planes or not thats how its designed to be set up. If that doesn't fix it check your prop, maybe its the wrong one.
cmatthews_jm
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When I get the chance I'll see what I can do but any plans for mods has been put on hold until i finish this semester and get a little more money in my pocket (and time). But last I looked (dont have a picture) the motor is clamped on, not drilled, but I dont think there is much room for me to raise the motor with the clamps being attached to much of the transom. Should I look into getting a jack plate?
baseball_guy_99
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I myself have never used one, but alot of people on the boards recommend the MiniJacker.
Or you could make one yourself.
Or you could make one yourself.
cmatthews_jm
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Does that mean i cant get on a plane?
baseball_guy_99
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With 2 people you might have to play with the trim settings but you should be able to.
With 1 person you will most definitely be able get on plane.
With 1 person you will most definitely be able get on plane.
rusty.hook
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Have a passenger set close to the middle will help get on plane, do not sit 2 people at the back when starting off. Check various setting areas to see which way is best.
cmatthews_jm
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well I think to get the boat up on plane would take several things, including the previous suggestions. First order of business would be to replace the gas line/ball and clean the carburetor. Then, once the motor is running, take it out to a lake and run it for a bit. Thirdly, this boat is severely imbalanced, (ie. the battery needs to be replaced and moved to the front of the bench seat in front of the motor or at least somewhere else and the gas tank probably needs to be moved as well). The trolling motor battery probably needs to be moved too since it weighs about 70lbs or so. There is just a lot of weight in the back end but it does help that the boat is stick steer from the center. Any suggestions with all that said?
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acabtp
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that's a really cool setup with the stick steering. it must be a lot of fun to pilot that boat. i don't see the starting battery, where is it?cmatthews_jm said:
it sounds like you have a solid plan... carb rebuild kits are pretty cheap, you might as well just put in new replacement parts while you have it disassembled for cleaning.
