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<blockquote data-quote="JL8Jeff" data-source="post: 460975" data-attributes="member: 12995"><p>The bigger engine weighs more so the stern would be lower in the water at idling speeds. The pods would help add buoyancy and allow it to get on plane faster without "squatting" as much on takeoff. I think the tunnel hull loses some buoyancy as well but the engine is tucked in higher meaning there might be less chance of engine damage if you hit something. A tunnel hull with pods might be the best combination. If you can get the owner to put the boat in the water, you should be able to see how much it really drafts. The forward console helps. My boat is a jet tunnel but does not have pods. I don't run super shallow so I'm not worried about it. You can see how the motor is raised up pretty high and mine is a short shaft 60/45.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JL8Jeff, post: 460975, member: 12995"] The bigger engine weighs more so the stern would be lower in the water at idling speeds. The pods would help add buoyancy and allow it to get on plane faster without "squatting" as much on takeoff. I think the tunnel hull loses some buoyancy as well but the engine is tucked in higher meaning there might be less chance of engine damage if you hit something. A tunnel hull with pods might be the best combination. If you can get the owner to put the boat in the water, you should be able to see how much it really drafts. The forward console helps. My boat is a jet tunnel but does not have pods. I don't run super shallow so I'm not worried about it. You can see how the motor is raised up pretty high and mine is a short shaft 60/45. [/QUOTE]
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