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Message: <blockquote data-quote="fltbtm" data-source="post: 514045" data-attributes="member: 35625"><p>those are actually good numbers, 20mph, and 6 to 7 seconds is nothing for a 9.9 to plane on that v hull you have there. if you have the NEW merc 9.9 its a heavy 333cc motor that is the same motor as their 15hp and their 20hp. unless you got one of the last 209cc ones. if it's EFI it's the big one and there may be a hole or 2 to bolt it to the transom so you wont worry how close the clamps are to the top. i'm sure your boat is rated for at least 25hp. so when you realize you need or want more hp you can just upgrade your motor to 15 or 20 hp.. might be pricey compared to the carb motors. and no matter how light or heavy, or how big or small your boat is, move all heavy stuff like anchor, fuel tank and batteries forward and than trim your boat accordingly. if you still must plane quicker the cheapest way would be go down a pitch on the prop.</p></blockquote><p></p>