Adding wedges is a reasonable option if you need more trim "in". I did it on
one boat and it helped a lot. Trim tabs might also help.
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On Tue, 22 Jun 2004 14:13:31 GMT, "Stanley Barthfarkle"
pulled up to the drive-thru window and hollered:

I agree. 40 hp is JUST enough to get a plane depending on motor
condition and loading. Also may have waterlogged foam under the deck.


I appreciate all the comments thus far. The boat really does plane
well with one or two people. Its not going to win any offshore speed
records, but it is definitely up on a plane as can be heard by the
cange in the motor frequency. The 40 hp has enough power to waterski
behind, mind you at a reduced speed of approx 23 to 25mph WOT.

I will hook up the whale tail fins and see if that improves it. I
would check the hull shape but without a trailer, it will be
difficult. I suspect the hull may be warped in the rear from polonged
storage.

Lastly, is placing a wedge between the transom and the motor an
option to raise the trim further, or would that be deemed dangerous
and inappropriate? I am not seeing a large rooster tail with it
trimmed all the way up (manual pin).