Motor Position Question

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Triplecreek

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I have replaced the transom on my boat and bolted up my 40hp Evenrude. I took her for a run on the OHIO RIVER and let me tell you :shock: . I bet she runs 40-50mph. My question is when running wide open the boat throws two roster tails and pushes water over the transom. I have adjustment to move the motor up but not down. Should I move it up to create less drag? How low should the fin on my motor be below the bottom of the boat?
 
Your motor is too low, I would raise it and go from there. Do you have a jack plate?

40 to 50mph is a big number for a tin and a big gap on max mph.

What prop are you using?

Where at on the Ohio you located?
 

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