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Originally Posted by KeyWest225
Although tabbing the bow down helps, the boat still wants to porpoise. Somebody suggested that my prop is too far below the waterline - ie my engine is mounted too low.
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That's been my experience - outboard too low. With the engine in neutral trim, you should barely need any tabs, or none, to avoid porpoising in flat water.
With an IO, engine height is not an option - obviously. They're left with motor trim, trim tabs, prop selection, etc as the alternatives.