STRIP -- I believe you get a deal on the motor when it comes with a new boat. That and watch how that 30g quote grows by the time they get done charging you for "this and that".

SAIL -- I don't see how you can only get 45 mph at 5600, when/if you can get 46 mph at 4600 -- with the same prop. ???

Are you sure you are not getting 30 mph at 4000, and 40 mph at 4600, and 45 at 5600?

We have the same boat , and I have a '94 150 yama 2 stroke.