Okay you guys were right!

South Bend · Oct-03-2005, 06:28 PM

My 25hp Yamaha is seems too heavy for my 14ft Valco aluminum boat. I put it in the water for the first time today for a seatrial and to break in the new motor. I couldn't even get past a 1/4 throttle before the bow went straight into the air and the engine dropped into the water.

Any input on how to fix this?????

Here is a picture of the boat.

<img src="http://www.bloodydecks.com/gallery/files/3/9/8/8/fishing083.jpg" alt="boat project" />

and the engine.....

<img src="http://www.bloodydecks.com/gallery/files/3/9/8/8/fishing079.jpg" alt="boat project" />

SEMIBITCH · Oct-03-2005, 06:48 PM

TRIM TABS!!!!!!!!!!!

aguachico · Oct-03-2005, 06:49 PM

That engine weighs #200. Your ass and the gas another #300. Move the tank? 4-stroke engines are heavy. Sell the engine and get a 9HP? Sorry to hear about your problem.

Waterpup · Oct-03-2005, 06:49 PM

Doelfins, may help a little.

Stanley · Oct-03-2005, 06:57 PM

I was advised to re-consider my smart-assed reply.

Happy, Honey?

Sheesh.

**Saluki** · Oct-03-2005, 07:04 PM

Stucky in the bow

**Ali** · Oct-03-2005, 07:12 PM

Doel fins should help quite a bit.

**Saluki** · Oct-03-2005, 07:22 PM

Or you could put "Cock Chaser" in the bow

Payaso1 · Oct-03-2005, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saluki

Or you could put "Cock Chaser" in the bow

Now that is funny!!!!!

South Bend · Oct-03-2005, 07:43 PM

does anyone have a link to Doel fins??????

Saluki,

I might tie "Cock Chaser" to the anchor.

**Mstonefish** · Oct-03-2005, 08:13 PM

Better than Doel-fins, try prematrim.

You can contact John Jensen on the board he is a dealer for them.

More costly, but made from aluminum, very sturdy much more surface area than a Doel-fin.

sealskinner · Oct-03-2005, 08:18 PM

I think I have a doelfin. If I can find it tomorrow, you can have it. I'll PM ya.