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Update: had a chance to but the boat in the water today to check if everything's right before the fishing opener.

Alone in the boat (220lbs), with a full (32 gal = 200lbs) tank of gas, a 55lbs kicker, two batteries (gr. 24 & 31= 120lbs) in the console and some tools, spare prop, anchor (60lbs), I manage to reach 40mph @ 5100rpm with the Stiletto 17p.

The porpoising is also eliminated (could be caused by the batteries moved to the console) and I noticed I could trim a lot higher. Was able to stay on plane at 23mph @ 3200rpm.

There's not much Outrage 17 rigged with 90hp, so comparisons are hard to made, but so far I'm really pleased with this setup. The boat being a bit heavier than a Montauk and having a deeper V, with the added weight of the fuel tank and kicker, I'm happy I could reach 40mph.

That prop having so much grip, I even think of raising the engine all the way up on the bracket. I measure it carefully with a 2"x4" on the bottom of the keel and the AV plate is now 2" higher than the lowest point. If I mount it all the way up (2 holes left), that will give 1.5" more, putting it 3.5" higher. Does it seems too much?
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