More Motor!
I have a 26 Four Winns bowrider with the 8.1, 375 HP Volvo Penta. Never at a loss for power, handles well, and seems good on gas.
When my daughter came with 12 college friends it hardly made a difference. Still got on plane quickly and maybe about 4 MPH slower top end. But it would still reach those scary illegal speeds easily!
My way of thinking is that you can't have too much power. I have heard plenty of people complain about a lack of power but I have never heard anyone complain about their boat motor being too powerful.
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