experimental boat needs rigging advice

[fastfunco]

John did you get some help on installing the strut in the right place yet?

Those struts have to be perfectly in the right place which I'm sure you know.

no - i am just now ready to install the strut and need - ok- would like some help - im not sure on what size to drill the hole but i have laid it out and it appears the strut will work with my 12 degree v drive - the 10 degree vdrive does not fit as well- the 12 is dead nuts - aligns with shaft angle and engine

i have measured half a dozen fast flattys and every single one was 29 to 31 inches from back of cav plates - does this sound right ?

so i took the 31 inch reading as gospel - and 3 boats were all 19 ft - - since my boat is so short - i did the math and im ready to set this strut at 26 inches from the back of my cav plates - anyone that has a better idea based on experience i sure could use your help - i am just guessing using as much common sense as i have-- it aint much

26 inches from back of plates to back of strut
75.5 inches back of transom to center plate on vdrive
24 inches from transom to back of block