Keep in mind I didn't invest in the 12" for top in performance although it is nice, the mail reason is to be able to get on plane in shallow water.
I have to say I love the way the boat lifts now! At mid range RPMs it actually feels like it rides on the pad now!
We were running 62-63 with a FULL load with no chime walk, but I was driving the boat! I can see if someone was expecting the boat to run straight by itself it would defiantly get out of control.
Haul that thing to louisiana, the fishing is getting good here right now!!
Kevin