too long to plane

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have capri 195 w/220hp 5.0 mercruiser, used prop w/some dings on it. seems like there is no mid-speed to get to plane, only full out then I down throttle. If I drop too far back or don't full throttle hull just stays standing. where do I start looking?

 

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Re: too long to plane

take a gps with you and find out what speed it planes out at. check the trim, is it all the way down? smarttabs for sure would help, unless there is other issues, like waterlogged foam under the deck or something. i have almost the same setup as you, and mine runs great, gets on plane just fine. I would guess about 3/4 throttle to get on plane with people in the boat, then i can back it off and cruise. It doesnt want to plane too slow though, thats where the trim tabs would help.