I have a 6hp 2 stroke, on a 12/36 flat bottom. I'm 150lb , dog is 70 and it will get on a plane.. He has to move to the front until it gets on top. Then he can move around. But I'm maxed out on the weight, two people and it won't plane out.
I just got a 9.8 Nissan 4stroke but haven't put it on...