That is good news indeed. Congrats.. The lower pitch prop really did the trick. Be nice on break in and motor may go up a little in RPM if it is really tight, but I doubt it will go up more than a hundred RPM or so. Does the Yamaha have tilt and trim and are you trying for WOT with the motor trimmed up? It doesn't sound too bad at if it planes off at 2800. I like that engine, it is light for the hp. Very nice, keep us posted..