Hole shot ain’t too bad, Kirt. Maybe not as much snap as a 2-stroke,but once the bow lays down it has so much torque that you are GONE. I had a High 5 prop on the last Tuffy w/a 150 Mariner. That baby had a hole shot like you couldn’t believe. This boat ia 2′ longer and heavier so hard to compare. Hop in with me someday and you be the judge.