I finally heard from the mechanic. This hull is a j14 with casting deck, center console, and cooler seat. They said it's a heavier boat than the dlx models but isn't waterlogged. They river tested it with one 200 lb. person and it planed and got to 22 mph. With 2 people, around 400 lbs., they said it was sluggish and wouldn't plane. They also said my motor is a long shaft sailboat motor which causes extra drag and more aggressive prop couldn't be fit on this motor. And, this boat has bottom paint. My son and I weigh around 300 lbs. The best answer they've got is to fit a hydoplane/dolfin on the motor. It won't ever be fast but I really want it to plane with my kid and I as fishing by myself isn't the point. The other idea is to fit a shorter lower end which isn't an option. I'll have it out next week and will report back. Jgmo, they didn't address the issues you brought up, I guess due to the weight factors involved and the fact that 1 guy did get decent speed and plane.