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Old 06-01-2022, 08:01 AM
Basketcase Basketcase is offline
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Default 23 vs 20 Ride Characteristics

Hey all. I bought my 23 Tsunami with a Mercruiser MPI 350 (300hp) and Bravo 3 drive from a member here. Shes a great boat and I'm setting her up my way.

I also have a 20' Sceptre with a 175 optimax. It took me a while to get this boat set up how I think it should ride. Engine came up, 4 blade stainless prop. When I put the hammer down and trim out, this boat raises up out of the water and just glides so delicately its amazing.

The 23 is actually faster than the 20. I get her up to about 40 but she is plowing much more than the 20. It never seems to lift up nearly as much. The result is a fair amount of side/side movement as it catches the water and it doesn't feel nearly as nimble. I just discovered that my trim limit switch was adjusted wrong and I was missing some positive trim so I'm sure that will help. It was also suggested that a different prop should do it, but is that true of the B3 dual prop setup?

My question is, will the 23 Tsunami with a sterndrive have the same ability to lift out of the water as my 20 with an outboard? I know you guys know what I mean. It's part of what makes this hull great. I'm just hoping I can get that out of the 23. It's still a smooth ride, but I feel like it can be better.
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