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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mbullen" data-source="post: 519889" data-attributes="member: 24594">Very odd scenario.  I also have a Deep C and have had no experiences of that nature.  The boat is rated 60hp and designed to accept twins.  It also has an aft bench originally designed for a seatback - implying family seating.  All equating to a design meant to accept some rearward weight.  (it is a *deep c* hull after all, in my experience an extremely stable design built for bigger water)That being said, a larger motor is going to offer electric start options that would circumvent the rearward journey.Once equipped with more HP, your planing experience will be much different and allow a reconfiguration of your fuel, gear, and people to maximize balance. Ultimately, one could mount an upper bilge pump to more quickly evacuate the Aqueduct Transom, as well, if it's not emptying quick enough.  (your selected pic shows a non-factory hole size.  There were originally 12-14 smaller 3/16in holes.)</blockquote>