I bought my saltare last summer and have loved every minute of it.for starters i have replaced the entire interior from the carpet up. i added a tower new decals and refinished all the teak. the one thing i cant seem to find is info or tips on updating the engine ignition system. i wakeboard 2-4 days a week and i ride behind a couple of other boats. one friend has a 99 air nautique we add about 1200 lbs to. my other friend has a 98 or 99 maristar v-drive its a 23 ft boat. we also add about 1000 lbs to it. both of these boats will flat out smoke my boat and i just dont get it. we add 700 lbs to my saltare. i have a 454 big block and dont have the power of these small blocks granted the nautique is a smaller boat. but the mastercraft is not. i have a two different props ive tried both are 3- blade 1 is a 13x13 and the other is 13x14 . is this a prop thing. im just not sold that it is. The boat engine has 480 hrs and seems to be in good shape. no smoke, doesnt use oil, etc. my father is an old school hot rod guy and seems to think it is the timing. all i know is i have changed the oil and put new pluggs and wires in it. everything else is stock or even original. is there a dist. i need out there. what about a elec. ign. ??? guys i just need some help on the right way to go. i would like this boat to run at the best of its ability. any help would be much appreciated. by the way 700 lbs between the pylon and front seats is one awesome wake.