[3rdday]

Thanks again everyone-
Re Prop; I read about a 30' with a 300hp v8 looper that the 4 blades robbed him of power,too much stern lift robbed him of forward motion, Ill probably start with a 3 blade first, and see what happens. not that I lost 900 lbs, and the thought is the stern will be lighter- Not sure if the 36" setback bracket+ the 6" Jack Plate will affect/compensate balance.
With that kind of total set back I should be in really clean water.