Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Ventura 180 planing and performance

Posted by Phil T on 09/08/16 - 11:04 AM
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The Honda is a great but heavy motor. This contributes to the high planing speed.

When you accelerate, are you increasing the throttle slowly? if so, I suggest you modify your technique and accelerate much faster till you plane then reduce speed (i.e. gun it hard).

A not elegant but practical solution is a foil on the lower unit. It is a inexpensive, non damaging and will help lower your time to plane.