A posture control system for a hull offers a more comfortable ride to crew on a marine vessel. A posture control tab is mounted on a stern of the hull and controls the posture of the hull. An actuator actuates the posture control tab. At least one propeller generates a propulsive force for the hull. An engine turns the propeller. A controller controls the actuator according to at least one of engine torque generated by the engine and propeller torque generated by the propeller.