tmerrill Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 I have an 08 Ranger Z20 with a newer 2017 Merc 250 Opti. I had the same motor before but an 08. The motors weigh the same, however with my new motor i am getting a lot of water over the back every time i come off pad. Doesnt matter if i do it slowly, the trim is all the way down or if i do it slowly and then goose it a little. Any suggestions or advice? I do have it on a manual jack plate but it is at the same ht as the old motor that i never had this issue with. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airshot Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Water inside the hull, flooded foam with water or other extra weight near the back ?? Just some thoughts here...neighbor has a newer 4 stroke outboard and a side by side comparison to my two stroke shows more of the engine hanging to the rear of the mount on the four stroke than on the two stroke which would create more weight hanging rearward from the transom. Not sure but does this newer motor have more overhang toward the rear than the previous model !! Thats all I got.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Bird Posted August 25, 2023 Super User Share Posted August 25, 2023 Transfer cargo weight forward, perhaps invest in lithium batteries. My boat does it as well but never to the point that the bilge pump picks it up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User gimruis Posted August 25, 2023 Super User Share Posted August 25, 2023 When you come off plane, push the throttle a little bit so you move forward as the wake approaches your transom. Or come to a more gradual stop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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