[JohnB]

A lot of good ideas here, IMHO, it's a balance issue. I haven't heard of anyone having this type of problem with a WA/Cuddy, usually just the CC's. I would try removing the kicker, and see if it get's better, if it does, than it's a balance problem. I don't remember where the gas tank is mounted in a WA, but if it's mounted too far back, and is full, that is something you might want to look at. I know when my in-transom livewell is full, 44 gals, it really screws up the balance. These boats were designed very well, and IMHO, anything past 450 pounds of motor on the back really gets them out of balance.