3.2 on an xb2003
- Thread starter Mav73
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So the non ratcheting gearcase is harder to come off plane with, the 3.2 has a non ratcheting gearcase
Feels easier to set down from wot. Surprised the heck out of me. I was worried going from 2.5 200 to 250 3 liter. Wish I did it sooner. Granted I have xb 21 and not a 20 footer. Almost wish I could reduce setback from 8.5" and try 6.5" however as I seem to have adequate to great lift from 25 mph and up. I think fighting yatch wakes sub 25 mph may be improved with 1-2" less setback. Not sure how to do it without limiting motor height too much
GotMyAlly
Well-Known Member
I think the ratcheting vs non-ratcheting issue is overblown. I believe the other aspects of setup and balance are more important, at least at the speeds i'm running.
I've been running my boat for a few weeks now, and I believe gotmyally is correct. I don't feel ant difference between the 225 promax and my 3.2 300 when slowing down from speed. Only been to 91 ish but had no issues with non ratcheting gearcase
scj
Active Member
Mav73, how much set back are you running?
Tim Powell
Active Member
^^^^^ This! No issues on my xb21/treehunnart.
The only difference I've seen between the 2.5 and the 3.2 is, when your making a sharp turn, like turning around in a river at 25 -30 mph. The back of the boat kinda slides a little. Before with the 2.5 it would grab and turn really hard.