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Trying to set up VKING Yt it's a 2003

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Trying to set up VKING Yt it's a 2003

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Need help I have 6 inch jackplate 15 inch mid Bob's lwp 1/4 below running a 245 HP carburetor motor only running around ,84 mph I was told I need 10 inch jackplate

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Re: Trying to set up VKING Yt it's a 2003

Post: # 22280Post Hippie459MN »

10 inch plate is way to much for a vking and with that 15" mid you could probably get away with a 4" plate.

If it was a vulture or a Vegas I could see a 10" plate for sure but way overkill for a vking.

Also, start with the prop shaft even with the pad seeing that you have a lwp and adjust from there. I know a few guys that end up an inch above the pad.

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Re: Trying to set up VKING Yt it's a 2003

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I have been 1/2 above no lift almost ride nose down running a 26 chopper I have trying a few different props now

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Re: Trying to set up VKING Yt it's a 2003

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Thanks for the info I will try anything at this point lol

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Re: Trying to set up VKING Yt it's a 2003

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You have a picture of the boat and set up? Where is the battery, gas tank, etc...

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Re: Trying to set up VKING Yt it's a 2003

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I have been 1/2 above no lift almost ride nose down running a 26 chopper I have trying a few different props now

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Re: Trying to set up VKING Yt it's a 2003

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No pictures of set up I have lower unit off getting work done I have pics

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Where is your battery and fuel tank in the boat?

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Re: Trying to set up VKING Yt it's a 2003

Post: # 22288Post Hippie459MN »

Maybe you just need to trim it up more.

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Re: Trying to set up VKING Yt it's a 2003

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I have to the 🌒 lol

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