Boat porpoise problem

[Feesherman]

Originally Posted by Gerald

Thanks for the information, it may come in handy some day.

I also have a 16' Alumacraft with a 40 hp Tohatsu [restrictor taken out]. It will run 36 mph at 5750 rpm with the engine trimmed up about 1/3 of the way [on the trim gauge] before it starts to bounce. I probably have too much weight in the back [3 batteries, charger, and 9 gal. gas] to make it run any better.

I get about 35 mph and 5700 rpm with a little heavier load, so I am ok with the performance.

U would get better performance if u put some hook in the hull.