Pulled and machined intake for shoe, used a buddy's shoe for mock up and now looking to purchase one for my self. Question is what's best for my boat as a starting point. 1976 18ft bubble deck eliminator. Turbocharged sbc. 600-800hp depending on boost level. Pump is in stock location. Not sure...

Below is a link to pics of boat ... but here's the skinny ... From Avitar pic boat is breaking water at motor... looking to free it up and see what is left on the table ? Specs : 19' Liberator approx 600# hull , Blown 454 spinning AA Dominator at 6200+- (whatever HP that figures out to be ?)...

For a heavy boat (19 deep v daycruiser for example) would there be much benefit to a shoe and rideplate? Or would it just be more drag without enough lift to get the hull out of the water? I am assuming it would want a backcut shoe to try to get some lift in the rear. This is a low horsepower...