Two things have occurred to me since I last posted to this thread.
1) FishStretcher, this is your boat. Even though the pictures I have were taken before it was yours, I'll respect your privacy and won't post them without your permission. Let me know by PM if it's ok to post or if you'd rather I just send them to you.
2) It looks like the exhaust riser elbows are only about 6" above the deck. Mercruiser has a recommended minimum height above the fully loaded static waterline to the top of the riser elbow. I believe it's 12", but I'd have to look it up again to be sure. I don't think 6" above the deck is going to get you there. I have 4" riser extensions on mine. Looks like you've got plenty of room under the engine cover if you need to add them too, and riser extensions would be cheap insurance against water ingestion.
Dave
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