232 Gulf Stream 300 Suzuki question

[Fluke3333]

Can anyone explain to me why almost all the Gulf streams that I see that are re-powered with single 300 Moters seem to always still have the bottom cone of the lower unit still remaining in the water even though the engine is trimmed all the way up? I’ve seen two or three boats recently that I really like with this set up should I be concerned with this issue and if so what would be the best way to solve this? I’m guessing maybe have the engine raised if it’s possible? Thank you in advance.

 

[DennisG01]

It's simply a function of weight of the engine vs transom height vs other weight in the boat vs the engine's inherent range of motion. Some engines have a greater range of motion that others.

It's not uncommon for any boat, though - it's not a "Gulf Stream" issue. It's also not a big deal, either. If you're in salt, just paint the part that stays in the water.

 

[GH02050]

My 2016 232 has a single F300 Yamaha (original power) and the engine is fully out of the water when up even with a fully tank. The 2001 GW232 right beside me has been repowered with a Yamaha 250 and it sits in the water about 6 inches in when up. Not sure why but perhaps the older models sit differently in the water.

 

[Fluke3333]

I understand that painting that part of the lower unit makes sense, but if the rate the engine is already raised up as much as possible, can’t there be some sort of hydraulic plate or something to help? Keep it out of the water?

 

[DennisG01]

Yes, you could install a jack plate. But, at least in my opinion, I think that's a lot of spend just to get the gearcase out of the water when a little bit of paint each year does the same thing.

Also... many of the newer engines can be set to a certain "max" tilt up angle using the manufacturer's scan tool. This is so the engine, depending on which boat brand it's put on, doesn't hit a swim platform.