I just purchased a 24 Fury and it came with the holes drilled. It needed no plugs compared to the 25 Tempest, which would cavitate without a couple in it,Wish you had a 24 Fury to try with the hole already drilled to try it. I believe it would definately help the holeshot. I believe your engine may be too far below the pad. When I first installed the Fury it help ALOT, but as I continued to slowly raise the engine heigth, the holeshot came in quick!!! Like day in night within less than a half inch. I am about 3.25 below pad and its near perfect. Every hull is different, so it will require some time.