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Trim is also a factor in steering effort.  If you find the steering effort heavy, trim up/down a little and find where it gets easy.. You will still have to figure out if you need to trim in while maneuvering to mitigate blowout. Richard

Good to know.  Thanks!

One example that has good reviews/following with the shallow water/tunnel hull... http://stiffypushpoles.com/shawwing-cavitation-plates I have no affiliation or experience with them, providing the link for reference. (Mods please kill link if it is improper to post...) Hoping someone...

Randy, Thanks for the info.  I have seen the add-on caviation plates like these on tunnel hull/shallow water boats where the jack plates allow the prop shaft to actually be above the waterline.  Not exactly the same as the whale tails since they are not intended to provide lift, but function...

Won't be running at any speed other than a leisurely cruise with the top up any more.  In hindsight, it was probably a mistake to do so on that day. It did not seem to cause or suffer any ill effects. Excited about the new boat I suppose. FWIW, we will probably not be doing any more...

Thanks for the info. The prop is a PowerTech OFS4R14PCL200 (4 Blade, 14 Pitch).  Don't have ready access to other props to test at this time, but will keep it in mind as we see how the boat performs over the summer watersports season. Even if they are not the solution to the topic at hand...

I'll throw these in. 2375GCW Express with strakes on all toons.  Mercury 150 4S.  Top end is about 36 mph :D CAUTION: wind noise in videos is annoyingly loud...sorry. On plane at cruise speed (about 24 mph): Bennington 2375GCW Express Cruise speed At WOT with 5 persons on board...

We have a new to us 2013 model 2375GCW with Express Package and strakes on both sides of all three toons.  Power is a Mercury 150 4S. Only been out in it a few times so far, but noticed that it tends to very easily cavitate/ventilate when turning at moderate speed on plane (22-26 mph) and...