what is the red boat in the background? Looks like an old seacraft 27.

Yep.

Lil Kenny`s future diesel express...

Great plan!

Looks kinda cool with the flying bridge removed.

Ken, how high is the cav plate above the actual bottom of the transom? Also, what prop is Kenny running? Sounds like a 16x20"

Ken here ya go.. 5.75 from plate to bottom of hull.
3x16x18.5R Suzuki prop

He did not make it out yesterday for the last leg of the break-in.
Shooting for Friday.

There were 6 people on board for the first run.
Kenny made several trips up and down the ditch (ICW) New Smyrna to Daytona then punched out of Ponce Inlet to run up the beach 12 miles to the Main Street Pier and 12 miles back.
So far the break in numbers as far as I'm concerned are about as good as it gets !!

I plan to see if my mathematical equation where we hung the motor holds up at WOT on Friday.

If it does not blow out with a moderate trim out, mission accomplished. ;)

That is awesome intel Ken! That is right about where mine is at. Remember, the motor will "unleash" it's lean burn function after the 50 hour break in alarm is reset after the first oil change. Cruise economy will instantly jump up at least .5 per nautical mile.

What a beautiful setup. Any pros/cons between the 25" motor + bracket vs. the 30" setup for Suzuki owners?