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Image Marine in Seminole, and his cooperative group were consulted on the hull modifications. Basically, the main strakes (planing chines) were modified and extended to within 1" of the transom, angled and vented (pretty cool design) you all will see it when Joe Kriz posts the project album . Then, Eric created a "virtual pressure" running pad at the rear of the boat. The "pad" is ~12" x 48" and was created by triangular shapes with sharp entry. These guys are pros, I just asked them to reach a goal, and they did it. The Jack Plate is a 4" Atlas from TH Marine. Eric disassembled it entirely, sanded and polished every inch, then we sent it off for Marine grade "deep-bright" annodising. The part that the motor mounts to was painted "Ferrari Black" (LOL!) by a shop that only paints Italian exotic cars (and jack plates). The Plate is awesome to just look at, the finish is top notch.