Permatrim

[C-Nile]

Steady Eddy,

I had a 40 HP engine on a CD 16 Cruiser, which is more stern-heavy than an Angler, and could easily get up to speeds of 21 to 26 MPH, depending on the direction of the current. You start with setting the trim angle so that the bow is down, and then adjust trim upwards to an optimal angle as you go on plane. If you are leaping out of the water, you probably have the bow angle set too high, and are applying way too much initial power. Either that, or you have so much weight at the stern of your 16 that you are stern heavy. If that is the case, it would be helpful to move more weight toward the bow. From what people have said on this website, Permatrim should get you out of the hole quicker, and more easily keep down your bow -- particularly at slow speeds. Unfortunately, I had a Suzuki, and putting on any hydrofoil on a Suzuki invalidates the motor's warranty. Other manufacturers like Honda don't mind, and they even market their own hydrofoil.

Rich

 

[Captains Cat]

Check where the motor support is in the brackets. It should be in the position that has the motor all the way against (as much as possible) the transom. I believe it will be the lowest position. (keeping the bow down, you can always tilt the motor up but not down past the pin)

Easy to adjust (at least it was on my 45's on my 22) just tilt motor up, straighten the toggle at the end of the pin, slide it out and move it in the direction you need to. Be careful if you're in the water however, they are not known to float... :cry

Don't ask me how I know that... :embarrased

Charlie

 

[westward]

Thanks for the suggestions you guys, I appreciate the input. I called Honda today and they confirmed that adding a hydrofoil like a Permatrim is fine for warranty purposes. I also spoke with the engine rigger, who said that a 4 blade prop might help a bit to keep the bow down. Since I'm still dialing in the prop I might choose a 4 blade model just to see if that makes a difference. The tech I spoke with at Kruger Propeller also suggested trim tabs. I may be mistaken, but I didn't notice a set pin for adjusting motor down trim range; this may be a change made by Honda when the new model came out a few years back. I will make a conscious effort to move cargo and people forward and accelerate more gradually; we do this when commuting to the island and I do notice the difference. I really like this little boat, but I can see why a fellow brat (Oldgrowth I think) added a few feet and shifted tankage forward. I never did hear his feedback re: how his boat handles post-modification. Take care, Mike.