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Thanks Joe- I'll measure holes next time I down there (tomorrow).
The old lowers were not blind, but thru to the old 1987 Yam40 2S. Bolted all the way thru.
Correct on 2 holes up; like I said, if lifted to 3 holes up, the bottom of bracket will clear waterline at rest.
I'll update here with some more performance data when time allows.
Now in 7th hour and haven't gone over 43k rpm.
Current Priorities:
Wire up Bilge pump (back getting tired of scooping 20 big-gulps out of bilge)
Pin down the lean post seat
Secure strap fuel tank and Racor 025 to lean post
Console: Set glove box, then lower access hatch, UnSwitched loads/Fuse-Switch panel.