Re: can't get my boat on plane. thanks for all the info so far. when we first got the boat, it would get on plane, but it wasn't easy. i do have trim tabs and are using them as suggested on bennett's website. i looked at the link you gave me and have checked most of those things.. The second thing you can do is put on some kind of hydrofoil to your cavition plate on your drive systems lower unit. these hydrofoils look like wings and are designed to help lift the stern of the boat at initial take off which makes the boat get up on plane quicker. they are made of either aluminum or some kind of composit plastic material.. I love the boat but i just can't get it to plane unless it's going over 25 mph. at lower speeds, the bow rides so high that i have to stand to see what's ahead. i would appreciate any suggestions..
You will need a 25 renegade or a 27 shooter on this rig. we do not suggest the new raker ii series. if this does not fix your issue, then try mercury props, in a 25 trophy, or a 26" tempest.. I have a 1977 mercrusier sterndrive. the engine runs great. when i hit the gas, the motor revs up but the boat doesn't pick up much speed and it sounds like its working extra hard. it doesn't pick up fast enough to get up on plane. i changed props, i messed with the tilt, i'm not sure what to check next. show more i have a 1977 mercrusier. The boat is an 18' hewes with a 150 (before pump) mariner. the motor runs great but it takes a long time to get on plane and it seems to be getting worse..
