engine height

[randlemanboater]

I also agree with the experts, raise the motor.

Along the "dinged prop" lines. This past summer I hit a tree or log or something wooden over at Jordan Lake (I was in the marked channel but water was so low I hit something).

Right away, my cruising speed dropped by about 7-8 mph with what looked like a simple "dinged prop". It also started making noise because the prop was out of balance.

Put on my spare prop, instantly back to normal.

Just something to think about.