Displacement hull performance

Hi there!
Is there a practical way to increase the performance of a displacement hull?
Boat is a little 25' cruiser
https://www.australianboatmags.com.au/pdf/previews/BTSEAR11_prev.pdf

I remember (a long time ago) seeing a cruiser that had added a pair of skies, one each side of the hull to lift it out of the water and turn it into some sort of semi displacement. Is this possible on a boat with this shape or not?

Your replies are appreciated.

 

Hi there!
Is there a practical way to increase performance of a displacement hull?
Boat is a little 25' cruiser
https://www.australianboatmags.com.au/pdf/previews/BTSEAR11_prev.pdf

A large and heavy 25' cruiser. 3.25 tonnes advertised displacement (boats generally are heavier than advertised). 25' length and 10' beam.

My slightly knowledgeable thought is the concept of a boat on water skis requires a very light boat.

Installing a more powerful engine with a suitable prop may increase top speed, but probably with significantly increased fuel consumption. Add enough power and undesired characteristics of one sort or another are very likely to result.

 

If you consider performance an increase in speed, no. The hull speed is set by the design. If the boat is pushed past the design limits, she will squat and wallow, while raising her bow and burning more fuel.