Fr. Frank suggested that I go to a 4 blade stern lifting prop on my 1989 23WA. That was the answer, raised the engine up 2 holes and installed the prop and it handles like a different boat and the mid-range economy is unbelievablely great. I posted some results w/a NorthStar fuel flow guage and everyone says impossible, but I just know what the guage is reading, even if it is 5-10% off on calibration. Go For IT.