Without a ride plate you might feel like you’re dragging the pump and boat will ride really flat. When the boat rides flat it doesn’t load the pump properly. Forgot to ask if you have a loader or not. But that will help with keep the pump loaded. There are all different types of loader depending on hp, hull type etc.....
It has an aftermarket loader, on CP Performance Marine's web site it's listed as a super-sport for mildly modified engines. When you refer to ride plate, is that the appendage that looks like it's attached under the transom and under/supporting the pump?
The boats that I have seen that attachment on are the higher HP faster boats. The part that's unclear and I understand trim from the foot/ratchet controlled cavitation plate on my Flat Bottom to the trim on the engine on an IO. To make speed on the boats I'm familiar with one needs to "Fly" the boat. (that's what we called it) So the Rogers has an aftermarket drop snoot lowering the water thrust below the hull. Then the 4 degree thick side down aims the angle of the snoot upward and that is the purpose. That would seem to have been able to be accomplished without the wedge because the aftermarket snoot has a ratchet controlled shifter similar to the one in my flattie. With four adjustments one can go through the range of angles from up from the center, to down. So what I'm gathering is I will need to experiment at the lake with different adjustments and find what best suites my hull/fuel load/weight of engine/occupants? Other words there is no generic setting just a starting point?
I appreciate your help, I have been into boating since the seventies, although they were flat bottom V-Drive or IO, and some hotter OB's.
I went pump this time because due to water shortages the lake has been to low over the years to safely use a boat with a prop. I figured since nothing is below the hull I could enjoy the local lake without the fear of grounding out, which has taken place more than once.
Thank You Again, All Help Is Appreciated...
