Dropped the boat in this weekend for a shakedown run. Everything went at planned, could not get any WOT runs bc the river had a little chop, but was able to cruise @ 33mph burning 11gph. Not too bad for a 150 two stroke.
Ignore the lack of a windshield. I destroyed it maybe a day after I installed it a few weeks back not opening the shop door high enough. Stupid move, but a new one won't be a bad thing either. The cushions/engine cowl/hull need a good cleaning, but that will come soon enough.
Still plan on making a splashwell gate out of extruded PVC due to it being inexpensive compared to starboard.
Thanks to all who helped with advice/input!