Different strokes, for sure. I had no trouble getting on plane with 75 h.p. at about 3/4 throttle. Light boat and trim tabs. For my use I prefer the smaller engine to the 90s. And of course very few Brats will agree. Have a 90 Yamaha now on a 22, have had 90 ETEC, and several 90 Hondas -- all on 22 CD's. I easilly cruised at 15 knots -- and have absolutely no need for more speed because where we fish is only 15 NM max from the marina, and the CD rides very comfortably on easy, economical, plane.
YMMV
Dusty