Newbie stuff here. Bear with me...

I have a 15' Flats (fishing) boat with a 115 opti. The bottom is padded with a little bit of hook. I have run a few different props and bow lift is a struggle. took a 24 Laser to the local prop shop and got some cup added. I finally got the bow lift I wanted but I also got a new problem.

Around 55 mph it violently blows out and tries to eject the driver . I've tried less trim. Same thing.

A straight edge on the bottom hits the 3rd hole from the top on the water pickup.

Ideas?