Scott,
I have a J16 similar to yours except I'm running a 40hp and a PowerTec SWC4 prop. Unfortunately, there's not much you can do to jump it up on plane quicker. I have PTT and electric jack plate and tabs and have tried every combination of trim settings to make it jump out of the hole with no luck. As long as I take it slow and steadily increase my speed I can get up on plane. Personally, I don't mind trading hole shot for skinny running. I can tell you that with this setup I can run shallower than any of my buddies, even the guys running Gheenoe's. Once I'm up on plane, I can run with the bullet above the bottom of the hull. Never leave a prop scar!!! Hope you can tweek your skiff to make it perform the way you like it [smiley=1-thumbsup3.gif]