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Old 03-21-2016, 02:36 AM
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Originally Posted by NEW222
Thank you. So if I understand this correctly, the prop should be located at approximately 30% of the total length measured from the transom. In my case, 24" long hull would put the line of my prop at approximately 8" from the back of the boat. Thanks again.
That's just a starting point. Allow for a couple inches of movement fore/aft for balancing. What size engine are you working with and what prop are you planning to use?