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Thanks all, I did try the motor up 1 more hole and spinning a 13 1/4x20 Laser II running 3 gals of 93 octane, 6" chop and trimmed up I can GPS 50 mph. I did extend the lifting strakes to the rear for a wee bit more high speed stability, but it will still chine walk a little. The locker hatch and all seating has the subtle clear non skid so walking is not slippery. I flood coated the hatch with 207 UV hardener in the West system and flat block sanded several times, then sprayed with a ceramic clear, blocked again, then sprayed a special epoxy non skid and applied 1 more coat of ceramic clear. All wood seated surfaces done as well. I have dogs and it has held up well to claws. I used metal radiator screen from my hardware store for a pattern. Interesting that as a result I have received 2 whalers already to restore from it.