Planing is a problem

[Lonnie Clemens]

Hi Folks, 

 

I have a 12 foot Mirrocraft Semi-V jon boat with a 9.9 Mercury outboard.  Took it out on the lake Saturday and the motor runs great.  I do have problems getting it to plane out.  Didn't have that problem with my last boat.  I guess I could add more weight to the front of the boat.  But hate to ad more weight.  Any suggestions, thoughts, or experiences in this area would be helpful. 

 

Thank you,

 

Lonnie

[J Francho]

Throw your tackle bag up there. 

[Lonnie Clemens]

1 minute ago, J Francho said:

Throw your tackle bag up there. 

 

I guess I could make it a point to put all extra weight at the front of the boat.  Even thought about moving the 12 volt battery up there.  Would have to run leads back to the trolling motor. 

[J Francho]

Battery might be too much. Anchor?

[Lonnie Clemens]

Will make sure the anchor is up front.  Then maybe I can move the battery just to check out the difference.

[WRB]

Battery is heavy but if it's a wet cell you are asking for trouble. Put a plastic heavy duty milk creat in the bow with your anchor and any other heavier stuff in front of the middle seat. You have a gas tank, battery, OB motor in the back. Put your trolling motor up front.

Tom

[RUSS9999]

Is the motor trimmed all the way down? 

[Lonnie Clemens]

3 minutes ago, RUSS9999 said:

Is the motor trimmed all the way down? 

 

Hi Russ,

 

Yes, the motor is in position 1 and is straight up and down on the transom.