240 OV problem

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steve mcguire

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I have a 24OV with 7.4. While just 2 people are on board, everything is OK. When I put 2 guest in the rear seats, it takes awhile for the boat to plane off. Any suggestions????
 
Steve,
When we were kids we would just move forward to get on plane faster but you already know that.

I second Gregs thought
 
Lighter friends? How about shifting all unessential stuff as far forward as possible, making sure you have the correct prop to achieve the correct WOT, having a clean bottom (on the boat too!) and then make sure the trim tabs are down, the drive is all the way down and then hope for the best. Assuming it's in a good state of tune, there isn't much you can do unless you want to drop down in pitch to get on plane a little quicker but that will cost you some top end. Everything is a trade off. I know when we go out, even if it's just a overnighter I fill the stupid water tank to the brim!! Why? I don't know! Then we have to empty when heading back to the trailer. We probably use 5 gallons, but I make sure I have all 240 lbs on board!
 
Thanks everyone, there is actually not much equipment or coolers on the boat. I put in a new trim tab motor last year and it helped alot. Right now the mechanic is checking the prop and make sure it is the right one. He is nice enough to let me try used props that he has and see if it makes a differance. Not many yards would let you do that. Going on vacation next week, so I won't have the results until I get back. Will keep you informed. Steve
 
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