I have been leaning toward a four blade sds Yamaha just for the shift dampening so it is good to get that feedback. I kept the merc props from old engines and that gives me 17p and 19p 3 blades, and a 19p 4 blade to try out. I should get a good idea before plunking down the money for a new Yamaha prop. If Prop Gods traveled this far up in the Fl Panhandle I would definitely use their services.
The time till splash has been extended. I decided last week to hang the motor on a 6" Atlas hydraulic jack plate. Ordered it but the factory was closed thru holidays. Supposed to ship on the 6th or 7th. Can't stand the anticipation so I am going to get everything rigged so I can use it, and then worry about painting the bottom later. The motor looks good setting in its crate on the shop floor, but would look a lot better on the transom.
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