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Hey Bass Cat: Help!Ive used measures as instructed on the site you pointed me to and everything looks good until I measure from the bottom of the shaft to the center spline of the prop. I get roughly 8.25 inches from the bottom of the anti-cavitation plate to the center spline of the prop. Do I have a freak lower unit?Thanks

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Thanks for the reply choochoo.I was using the measure methods from Bass Cat and couldnt believe what they were.Transom is 17 to the offset step and 6 to the bottom of pad for a total of 23 which is standardaccording to everything on this site and everything Ive read. I measured for engine height andfrom the engine bracket to the cavity plate it is 20″. From the bottom of plate to the center splineof the prop is 8.25.Using the method to find the proper height in this case would be: 23 – (20 + 8.25) = 5.25 (prop centered at 5.25below the pad)These figures are roughly correct and the bullet (prop) is about 5″ below the pad.Ive raised the engine about 1.25 inches and will try this wk sometime.It sounds like your friend has the same boat, motor and prop. I would love to see a picture of your friends plate and height of engine if your could get it and e-mailto me. (thats a lot to ask; but Im desperate)Thanks and God BlessJerryjwbarger555@comcast.net

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Hey Vandy:You must feel like its Christmas. You need to put a pic on the board after the upgrade. Cant afford the extras right now. Just want to get the rig preforming like I think it should. Ive never bought a boat and had this problem and Ive had a few bass boats. (3 Rangers, Hydrosport, Procraft, Stealth DX200, etc) I would appreciat anything you can do to help. (Measurements, pictures, anything)Thanks and God BlessJerry

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I added split washers on all my mounting bolts and have not had any problem since.

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Add split washers to fix your problem.

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I keep a small pry bar on board. Just pop it up a little from the bottom crease between the pole and the base. You can just lift it out. No problem.

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WD-40 will soften it and then you can scrap it off.

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Just my opinion; but I would go with the Mercury 150 Optimax Pro X/S. Still getting use to mine, but would not have any other engine on this rig. Cruises in the 50s and can run close to 70 if you want. Im completly satisified with the gas consumption. I dont think the 115 would be enough for this boat when fully loaded. The 150 jumps out of the hole and doesnt even know it has a full load. I have had about 10 different bass boats and always set up with the max HP. Like I said, “just my opinion”.

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Trailer is shallow enough that I have to power up to get it snug and the only way to snug the winch strap is to get wet before pulling out. OK for summer; but not with colder water. The Ramp-N-Clamp may be my answer. Still want to hear any input.Thanks and God bless

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Ive been trailering boats for over 40 yrs. Purchased a new BassCat in 2013 and wouldnt use anything but the LockN Stow I purchased at the dealer. Great support without the trailer being involved.

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