I have a new-to-me Grady 228G that I bought with a blown 225 Johnson on the back. When I pulled the old motor, I did not check to see where the motor was mounted. I put a 200 HP Evinrude Ficht on the back, and not knowing the proper height, I put it at the lowest setting.
It runs great, but it feels like the motor is always dragging. When I trim up enough to where it feels better, the boat wants to porpoise. So I know the motor needs to come up on the transom.
Question to other 228 owners: How high do you have your motor mounted?
Judging by the amount I have to trim the motor, I'm almost inclined to raise the motor all the way up, and see what happens. But I would rather listen to experience, and try to get it right the first time.
So let me know what your sweet spot is.
Thanks!
-TH
It runs great, but it feels like the motor is always dragging. When I trim up enough to where it feels better, the boat wants to porpoise. So I know the motor needs to come up on the transom.
Question to other 228 owners: How high do you have your motor mounted?
Judging by the amount I have to trim the motor, I'm almost inclined to raise the motor all the way up, and see what happens. But I would rather listen to experience, and try to get it right the first time.
So let me know what your sweet spot is.
Thanks!
-TH