I will be installing a droop snoot on my 12jg which is on my 21' Carrera open bow. The motor is only two years old and pushes about 500 HP. Is it really worth all of the money to drill & tap and have a ride plate installed and is there that much drag on the droop or is it more for protection? Just looking for some real life experiences of people who have installed them. Thanks, Brendan.