XB 2003- 15 or 20 inch mid

[J Smith]

Which mid would be best suited for XB2003, 15 or 20 inch? Advantages/disadvantages of both?

 

[silverbullet02]

I'd say 20", my motor sits low enough in the water as it is at times. Can't imagine it 5" lower.

 

[wcarlyle]

I agree, 20".

 

[gmorgan]

There have been lots of both mounted. I don’t remember any complaints either way.

 

[John_Richied]

20" VS 15" offshore - I would go 20" without a doubt...

• Less likely to dunk your engine.
• Trim pump and oil hoses are mounted in your exterior mid bracket (not in your boat interior compartment taking room and if there is an oil leak...)
• Lighter
• If I remember right the older style steering linkage had more room too.

Yes the 15" will work fine if you get one and after you get use to driving your Allison when you shutdown you will get use to just blipping the throttle and there wil be no backwash or dunking.

 

[aj06bolt12r]

Ive had both... I actually prefer 20".. Keeps the powerhead out of the water when coming off of plane... Keeps offshore exhaust out of the water at idle speed...

That said Im currently running a 16" mid.

 

[J Smith]

Ended up going with a 20" mainly because it was the most affordable at the moment. As far as engine height adjustment, should my prop shaft be around 1/2 " below the pad?

 

[aj06bolt12r]

Ended up going with a 20" mainly because it was the most affordable at the moment. As far as engine height adjustment, should my prop shaft be around 1/2 " below the pad?

Assuming you are running something close to 14" of setback and assuming you have a sportmaster lower unit or a coned 200 case with low water pickup and assuming the lip on the pad has not been removed or reduced... Yes 1/2" to 1/4" below pad is generally a good place to start.

 

[ssv1761982]

Everyone says start below the pad but they all drive a lot better even or just a hair above the pad.