What would you guys do?

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With the dealer that far away this may be a pain but raising the motor a hole or even 2 will give you more RPM and most definatly speed if the motor is too low.With the motor trimmed down does water spray up at a 45 degree angle from the foot? too low. A good prop shop can work 300 rpm's out of the prop you have and could have a good deal on a spare for you.
If the prop is a Mirage I would definatly get a spare nylon hub assembly and a prop wrench to keep on board.I learned the hard way after hitting a submurged log with mine a few weeks back.
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
Donnie