[reelapeelin]

Willy, find out what MAXIMUM SAFE RPMS your motor is capable of according to the MANUFACTURER'S SPECS...you may have a PROP issue...the wrong prop can overwork your engine and cause premature wear and too much fuel burn, so it's not just a matter of how fast it goes or ''hole-shot''...get the tune-up and cable issues resolved, find out the MAX RPMS and w/light load and flat water, see what she'll do...if it won't spin up to that number, then try some other props... ;)...let us know how she go... ;D...