I think just raising the motor to optimum height, which will probably be just 2 or 3 inches hire than the plate lined up with the bottom will make it a little faster and improve handling. When a lower unit is too low it drags through the water and can cause handling issues.

Personally, I think you're running that boat in the sweet spot. You can mod the engine, but the hull is limited and it would take too much modding to get it close to 70's. The hull is not really designed for those speeds. I'd say play with the engine height, props etc. Have a safe handling, respectable performance boat that's economical. If you want to go 70 plus someday, invest in a hull designed for that kind of performance. Just my 2 cents.
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Thanks! I will measure as you mentioned tomorrow.

I was wanting a goal of mid 60's with a dream of close to 70... Is this impossible with this type of hull? Or just impossible with that motor?

Future Mods I was thinking about were as follows:

Jack Plate
Prop Change if needed
Trim Tab move (if needed)
Milled Head (higher compression=more power)
Boyeson Reeds

I know the fastest way to have a faster boat is to buy a faster boat.... I just like the classic looks of this boat and love the compliments every time it is on the water. I want to also impress with its performance.

Let me know if these goals are unrealistic... I could always looks for a larger engine, but it would be nice to make do with what I have.