Most people think you need to use steering bar cable steering, dual cable or hydraulic steering to make the boat more controllable especially with a raised motor.
100% true if its a race boat and you have driving skills to drive a T type V hull at 60 mph plus.
MANY just can't drive one of these boats.
SO in the beginning keep it SIMPLE.
You can raise the motor safely so the top of the bullet on the lower unit is parallel to the bottom of the boat.
At this engine height you need a chopper or cleaver prop. Loan one if you can.
Even if you have power trim......set the motor 10 to 20% positive.....do not play with the trim while testing....only make the adjustment after testing.
Get use to the feel of the boat running on the very back of the pad. For turning practice just backing off the throttle and getting back on the throttle once the boat sets for the turn.....You must develop a comfortable feel for the boat's wild ride.....It's all in the hands and in your butt.
IF? you feel the boat is TOO difficult to handle with single ride-guide type steering.
TRY:
- attaching shock cords to the back of the engine cowl to the hooks on the transom.
- shock cord the mid to the same transom hooks.
- if possible make a simple loop cable system similar to the old boats. You use the cable, pulleys, clamps, springs and engine connector.
You attach the connector on the motor and run the cable around and under the deck in a circle. You can tighten the tension on the
motor by adjusting the spring pressure. This holds the motor in place and eliminates the gear play in the steering.
FACTS:
Smaller diameter props are easier to drive
Chopper props easier to drive
T boats are very comfortable running 50 to 55 mph.
Challenging at 60 to 65
VERY difficult at 69 to 73
over 75 your going to get WET sooner than later
PROPELLERS
Always a good idea to watch RON Hill for propellers.
Sometimes he will have good prices $225.00 US for good T boat props.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/prop19/m.html? ... 7675.l2562
