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Pull the inspection plate on the top of the bracket and check ... :wink:

:uhm Use 18" and you'll be as close as you can measure. Pretty sure it's an empty hull and no motor, but Grady can probably confirm ...

:uhm Fuel tanks and hoses are in the 'suspect' range, as are any thru hulls that haven't been changed for stainless. Transom shouldn't be a problem, but water tight integrity of the bracket may be. Any 'original' equipment should be looked at critically. A 225 OX66 should be adequate power...

Re: 228 Seafarer seacock rods for livewell and washdown seac :uhm Anyone have a pic of the rod and fitting, particularly a closeup of the action end ... :?

1986 Tournament 225G w 225 Honda, forward main tank, no reserve tank . As would be expected, she comes up sluggish with full fuel, full crew, and full bait well (about 200#), but planes out nicely, responds well to motor trim and tabs, and still tops out at a usual 45 mph if I want to push it...

Cut down barrell, custom Starboard top by Marine Plastic Innovations. Works for me ... :wink:

Are you speaking of 'trim' or is it sealant coming loose. If it's trim, any waterproof glue should work. If it's sealant, it will look better (and probably function better) if removed and replaced ... :wink:

Re: 228 Seafarer seacock rods for livewell and washdown seac :uhm I can't speak to what it would take to replace the fitting, but I'd sure look for another dealer. And I'd let Grady know why you did, they're pretty sensitive about customer service ...

Someone's been fooling with posts, again ... :sorry

The cavitation plate is level with the hull but it appears buried when on plane. 'Level with the hull' is a rule of thumb for a starting point, only, and you now see why. Raise it up at least two holes and see where it is. The plate should be 'slightly' above the water, but still getting...

Your fuel mileage may not increase, but you'll be much happier with the new horsepower. Weight should not be a factor ... :wink:

:uhm 'The Hull Truth' had a deal not too long ago where any member making a post or reply had to pass a little test. Kind of a pain, but might weed out robo-posters ...

:uhm Wonder if alcohol was involved, and the damned dog was no help at all ...

I kinda figured that's what you'd find. At speed the motor remains basically perpendicular to the water and it's the hull that changes with change in trim. Move it to the last hole and see what happens with the ACV. Do some hard turns trimmed up at speed to see if it blows out ... :wink:

If I move the engine one hole and the ACP is above the water a 1/4" what would happen? It could be neigh on to perfect. At anything but extreme trim angles, submerged usually has a slightly negative affect, at or slightly above is usually positive. It's not an exact science, but I'm betting...

Nik, does it drain into the bilge?

Remember, that's with my boat, but it's very consistent across my normal operating spectrum. My MPG average of all operations (from lots of idle to occasional full bore, and everything in between) is right at 2.9. Your results may differ ... :wink:

Ray, is it possible for you to post a couple of pictures? :wink: