Possible overweighted Tracker Panfish 16 2001 year. I purchased a used Panfish 16' and previous owner had removed the interior floor and front deck. Before a nice re-carpet job he replaced the floor and deck on front with 3/16" aluminum for a total weight addition of approximately 155# - 165#. Motor is a 2006 Evinrude Etec 40HP with T/T. Have a 12 gal. tank, water separator, and two batteries. A 55# Minnkota is on the front with about another 30 pounds of misc. Problem is at full throttle the water at the transom rises straight up parallel to transom, sprays up and to each side about 15' high x 30' O.A. side to side. Water also comes over the transom into rear of boat at a very high rate. Working with the trim with two men (350#) helps to lower the size of water flow and less water comes into the rear of boat. Can anyone offer any ideas. Thanks, WQ in Ms.
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Adding over 150 lbs. to the deck and floor, along with the batteries, fuel, and motor, can noticeably change how the hull sits in the water. I'd also check the engine mounting height and make sure the drain plug and transom are in good condition. If you're looking for boating registration or ownership resources while working on your boat, this guide may also be useful https://myltoportal.org/. Hopefully you get the spray issue sorted out soon.
Adding over 150 lbs. to the deck and floor, along with the batteries, fuel, and motor, can noticeably change how the hull sits in the water. I'd also check the engine mounting height and make sure the drain plug and transom are in good condition. If you're looking for boating registration or ownership resources while working on your boat, this guide may also be useful https://myltoportal.org/. Hopefully you get the spray issue sorted out soon.
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