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    FYI- West Marine Triple Points Weekend

    There is also a 15% promo code available. MK57356 And then you can also get 10% cashback via activejunky So with the 2 above and the rewards points I'm getting a sick deal on a new trolling motor.
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    2008 1801 Cushions

    What was the cost?
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    Prop or motor height

    As mentioned, I am planed out. And I don't typically trim out with this setup as performance goes down.
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    Prop or motor height

    Figured I would give an update. Finally got out on the water again this past weekend and snapped a pic while up on plane. She's not trimmed out at all in the pic. But seems to be a tad low. Unfortunately I took a look in the bilge and now I see why they mounted the bottom bolts in that spot. It...
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    Prop or motor height

    Took out the longer level today and ran it along the running surface and squared up the motor to that. The cavitation plate sits 1 3/4" below that line. So looks like I have some drilling to do. My thought was to drill out the new bottom hole. Remove bottom bolt, insert into new hole. Then...
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    Prop or motor height

    Anti cavitation plate is still below the level, but only by an inch, so should be considered to be on the low side. Can see it thru the holes of level. But not sure if that's enough difference to make it worthwhile to drill new holes. Guess I will try a stainless 13.25x17 prop next as well and...
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    Prop or motor height

    Here's another pic, not sure if it helps or not or if I just need to get out there and take a pic while underway. I guess it seems to be within the right range
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    Prop or motor height

    Yea I mentioned that in my post that would have to drill new holes if need to raise. I will take some new pics of it squared up
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    Prop or motor height

    I posted a pic of engine height, unfortunately don't have any of it running.
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    Prop or motor height

    5500-6300 is what the manual says
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    Prop or motor height

    Have a parker 1800, had a new Honda 100hp put on. Only able to get 5500 RPM (33mph) at WOT with the factory honda 13.25x17 aluminum prop. Cruise at 4400 RPM (24mph). These numbers are fully loaded, with 3 guys, gear, ice, etc. Doesn't seem to matter if motor is trimmed up or down, same results...
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