Needs more ballet in rear to compinsate a way to heavy bow .when you come down from accelerating you will feel your body wanting to be pushed toward.the nose gets real close to the water and the stern comes up 3.5 to 4.25 inches out of water berry uncomfortable feeling .going through a rough canal you have to stay over 4,500 Rpms just to try to keep the bow a little upward.and if you have a boat in front of you going slower and have to slow down .You better tell the hole crew on board to run to the stern of boat .you will take water over the bow and never have your family want to go on the boat anymore. I spent over 7,000 dollars and I did well the work to get this boat and motor set up to finally enjoy this boat .if you do not do all I have done .DO NOT BUY THIS BOAT !! I am a master tech for 44 years and still am ..And this boat really tested my skills to get safe and rite.do not just fall in love with the glitter ! Do not be fooled ! User's recommendation: DO NO BUY A HURRICANE BOAT !!!!!!!!!!!