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tom-c
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    I have a 10 ft Grumman V-bottom and always use a tiller extension. I put a board between the middle and rear seat so i can sit halfway between them and even a 3.5 hp will get me up on plane. If I use a 5 HP, the tank goes forward of the middle seat. I get about 16 mph on average.