Talked to my uncle at the ol' family Christmas gathering today. He was a Wellcraft dealer back in those days. He didn't remember much, but did say the hull was similar to the panther, and as he recalled, VERY fast bottom. He said they respond VERY well to big horsepower. He did HIGHLY recommend a good steering and stabilizer system for drives though. BTW, awesome boat, love the old Wellcrafts... Nick

Thanks! It's taken over 2 years to complete, I emailed a Co.WWW.xmpinc.com the other day to get a price on a swim platform and also Zeiger Industries about HYD. steering. This whole project has been one hell of an experience, I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Thanks for the compliments!