Installing an outboard

[Fishinglund]

I have a 2001 Lund 1675 Explorer with a 2002 60 HP 4-stroke Mercury tiller. I was having trouble getting on plane when fully loaded with gear and people, so I put a 12 pitch prop on the motor along with a hydrofoil. It has helped considerably, but I was wondering if raising the motor up one mounting hole would help even more. If it does, is there anything special that I need to do to raise the motor? (I have access to a hoist) When I'm fully loaded with 3 people, fuel, livewells, and gear I get 27-30MPH at 5800-5900 RPMs...does this sound about right for this set-up? I'm not a speed demon, I just want to make sure everything is performing like it should.

Any info will greatly appreciated!

Thank you,

Fishinglund

[ritt14]

That speed is pretty good with that setup and all the people/gear/fuel. Your rpms are hitting the peak with the load. You can't expect much more from a 60. Moving the motor up one notch may get you a little more on top end, but it might cause you to spin out on take off, causing over rev and nothing good comes of it when that happens.

Sounds like the setup is performing to its max.

[delmuts]

i agree with ritt. your RPM range sounds like you are getting very good performance ! especially with that kind of load. del