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Skiinxs, a directed appreciation for your excellent instructions. I have enough experience with fiddling to make me dangerous and your directions make me feel like I'm under the cowl already.

Oh boy, yes, it runs GREAT! After 65 years, it starts immediately, almost. It could use some low end carb jet adjustment, but otherwise, runs like a champ! I will ensure the plate is even with the bottom of the hull and that the trim is optimized. After everyone's help, I am quite certain that my lack of technique is most assuredly the fault and am greatly reassured that I can do this! Thank you all so much. I promise that there will be a success pic, should (once) the occasion come(s) to pass.

I like the idea of relearning behind a more powerful boat, too.

Our top speed is 25 with 2 people in the boat.

When I try, I drink water. I've realized that as far as my technique is concerned, I had my skis way to high up at the start, water near the tips of my feet, also I was much too perpendicular and should try to keep the angle of the skis as parallel to the surface as possible and my butt should basically be touching them. That was my first attempt in a very VERY long time and my technique was quite flawed. I'm trying to figure out how to minimize everything working against me. Obviously technique is an issue. I feel that the boat/motor combo is marginal and want to know some simple things that could make a significant impact on the power/efficiency for "shooting the hole". Are hydrofoil helpful? What might be the ideal mounting height for the engine on the transom? Would having a shorter than standard 75 foot rope aid? (And what length would be most helpful for a new beginner) Is trim up or trim down gonna give me more take-off ability? Would a rope with more give or less give make any difference? Should I consider moving the location of the helm? (I have the skill to make modifications, just not enough money to throw around willy nilly ( like 400 bucks on a 4 blade stainless steel prop, but can drop 60 on a foil)

Gainesville GA on Lake Lanier. Mid to upper Chestatee side.

Belse, Your practically a genius! Your advice makes EXCELLENT sense. Thank you. I will incorporate what you've described the next time I try. In conjunction with some of the other options I proposed I hope I will manage. Of course I like the no money options, which of those might make the most impact? Shorter rope, Trim recommendations, Engine mount height? The first money option I hope might help would be a hydrofoil. Could this make any significant impact?