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Originally Posted by KeyWest225
Looks like I stumbled across the right post! I too am having problems with porpoising. I have a 23 deep V with a 225 Verado. That's a lot of weight in the stern, not to mention my batteries are also mounted back there too. I have the Lenco tabs. I have been searching all over the web, including the forums and have learned different techniques to deal with it but the one that most intrigues me is worth bringing up here. 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. I checked and there are 3 other holes on the bracket that will allow the engine to be raised. I am thinking this is my next step. Anybody know more about this than I do? Thx
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I don't know any more about that issue than you, but it sounds logical. And I think I will raise my 9.9 honda on my skiff up an inch since I get porpoising also. I look at the motor and the fins just above the water inlets is about an inch + below the lowest point of the hull on my skiff. Also I don't believe it is sitting 90 degrees to the plane of the hull so I might need a slight wedge also.
I am gonna give this a try before next time I go out.