drive height?

[Clancy72]

I'm replacing my good ole v/p 280 with a late model SX, I'll be getting the transom re-glassed next week. I need an idea of where to cut the new holes. I've been told the higher the drive, the faster the boat.... I don't wanna screw this up.... little help...

[fkboatman]

put where it belongs,cavitation plate 1/2 above the bottom and prop it for best performance. cant go wrong no blow out, cavitation, no bow bounce and no blowing the water off the prop getting on plane.......

[Tinkerer]

Most new boats are now built with a higher X height.
I would go up at least 1 to 2 inches.
You can always space it back down if needed.