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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jtf" data-source="post: 439315" data-attributes="member: 22611">I'm on the back end of this topic, it's interesting because I run a UHMW Hyde drift boat now,  and three former UHMW bottom boats, one we retrofitted the bottom in the machine shop. All the boats are flat/rocker bottom without strakes. And that probably makes a big difference. I don't think the weight is as big a factor, the material we use can't be much more than 30lbs on a 14ft. The Koffler RMTB 14/54 would get up and go with 10hp and three adults. Doubt it ran 20mph, but it responded well, did slide pushed hard in a turn but that's how the hull is supposed to do on these and why we can run class III.Jon boat hulls are different. If I try it on one, will put the UHMW between the strakes and expect to loose some  handling. I think my UHMW bottom adds some lift while drifting.</blockquote>