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Tom,
I have had a few versions of the hydrofoil Phil speaks about and while they may decrease planning time somewhat they do magnify other poor riding characteristics like porpoising. If you feel the motor is running right and we agree with Phil that the higher planning speed is due to the heavier motor, than I would suggest taking a look at installing a set of smart tabs. They are automatic trim tabs and I have installed a set on both my classic 13 sport and now my 15 foot dauntless with excellent results. They do require drilling holes, but so does a hydrofoil and if you don't like them, the holes in fiberglass our generally easier to fill than holes in the lower end of your outboard. if you take your time and follow the instructions installing them even on a Whaler with no wood will give you no issues. I can plane at speeds within 12-15 MPH and bow rise is considerably reduced. I have been involved with a few discussions on these tabs and they can be found if you perform a site search using smart tabs as the key words.

Jim G.