What would you guys do?

[kwluis]

Ok...I had the boat out the other day. Approximately 50 gallons of fuel, no fishing gear, and one other buddy. I had the engine trimmed up and the tabs trimmed...top RPM was 5200. I called the local Merc guy, but he was out this week having surgery. I am going to call him next week when he returns. I think the engine does need to be raised after looking at it. I will keep reporting in. Thanks for the advice.