Boat porpoise problem

[Gerald]

Originally Posted by CajunChristian

We're all here to learn and share I try to use the most cost effective ways to accomplish things, you know what they say "po folks got po ways".
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In the interest of learning......

How do you "Hook" the bottom of an aluminum boat like shown in the picture holding the tap measure? I am thinking maybe using a big hammer [sledge hammer???] but think that would probably not look good after a few good hits.

Do you have to put the boat in some kind of big "press" to make the bend in the bottom?


I once tried putting a 15 hp outboard on my 12' Alumacraft boat that is rated for 8 hp max. Just me and the engine, no other weight. I don't know how fast I was going, but once that boat planed out, it felt like it was "dancing" on the smooth water. I don't remember if I tried running WOT, but for me that was too much hp for that 12' boat and did not feel safe.