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<blockquote data-quote="JMichael" data-source="post: 275196" data-attributes="member: 7544"><p>Adding weight to the bow would most likely make the stern rise but that would not give the desired effect. The amount of motor that is in the water from the bottom of the boat to the bottom of the motors foot is what you want to reduce as much as possible. That is where you get a lot drag from when the boat is on plane so the more you can reduce that, the faster the boat should run. Also, moving more weight forward is a balancing act. You want to get the best top speed but you also have to maintain the ability to get the boat on plane. If you move too much weight forward you could end up just plowing through the water.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JMichael, post: 275196, member: 7544"] Adding weight to the bow would most likely make the stern rise but that would not give the desired effect. The amount of motor that is in the water from the bottom of the boat to the bottom of the motors foot is what you want to reduce as much as possible. That is where you get a lot drag from when the boat is on plane so the more you can reduce that, the faster the boat should run. Also, moving more weight forward is a balancing act. You want to get the best top speed but you also have to maintain the ability to get the boat on plane. If you move too much weight forward you could end up just plowing through the water. [/QUOTE]
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