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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Hiya,
With what you describe, it sounds like the motor is mounted one hole up off the transom, which I would say is too low for the horsepower you have...
First and foremost, with your normal load in the boat, what kind of RPM's are you getting out of the motor, assuming you are trimming the motor up at full speed until it either starts to ventilate or porpoise? Reason for asking this is to help determine what might be able to be "tweaked" so to speak.
I'll help out if I can...not totally sure of the prop you have on there other than it is a saltwater prop designed to give good bow lift. I am betting there is more speed and handling to be found yet, and that might include a change in prop, depending on how you want the boat to perform for your style of fishing.
I do believe many of the lund boats do ride flat....the video of the 2010 predator that was covered on this site looks to ride that way as well. Quick google and you'll find it.
Steve
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