After putting on a new 40 Honda to replace my evinrude 35 lark I have really noticed the difference in handling. This isn't a good thing because I have a hook in the bottom that I never really noticed before. Before I could get on plane without too much trouble. Now It won't get up and and basically just plows through the water. I can get it up to about 15 MPH (gps) before the prop starts to blow out. Lat night I was heading into the wind and it actually handled better and picked up speed, I am assuming due to the wave action on the boat going against the direction of travel verses with. Some things I have noticed are the new engine is heavier but it seems like more weight in the boat seems to help the problem.
Basically I am wondering if and what are any fixes for a boat with a hook. I am going to redo my trailer and extend the bunks past the transom but am figuring that I will have to do more than just that.
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My thought as a tempory fix, might be bolting a 4" I beam to the top of the inner keel. Cariage bolts from bottom thur outer keel,inner, keel, and then I beam.
Make it about 7/8 foot long, if it does crack something it should make bottom straight. Mighht have to leave water in bottom a few weeks/months and tighted up the bolts, over time.
Might have to do the same with strings?
Make it about 7/8 foot long, if it does crack something it should make bottom straight. Mighht have to leave water in bottom a few weeks/months and tighted up the bolts, over time.
Might have to do the same with strings?
