My answer is no................. I haven't read anything below the ops question but I do have insight into the question itself. Even in diesel format and wind tunnel props, Id say learn to drive or hire a harbor pilot or tugs. I sure hope this is a joke regarding tankers …

It would help to know what the 6 blades are set on presently? The prop pitch alone could hold 100-200 hp in a guessing game?

> I found a few IVO props for around $200-$300. I have since then gone another direction with the prop. I have 3 blade Powerfin hub on the way. And I found a slightly used 5 blade 65in Powerfin propeller with B blades that I also have on the way. …

Holy crap. I didnt even know that place existed. I live probably less than 100 miles from him (as the crow flies) and had no idea he lived in utah. crazy.

I have a 14 jimmy white with 0470, oil temp sensor only.. it seems to run hot at 220.. any suggestions. someone told me I need larger jets in carburetor ?

Pics are fine and I understand Working with what you have within a budget. 1st it looks heavy. has a lot of nose weight with all the lights, has rod boxes and look like an extra rod box. Think the radiator looks very close to the prop. Hard to …

Thanks for the great info Greg that should prove to be very useful for others to learn and point them in the right direction. Sounds like the system going into the limp mode and having the upgraded pistons was a blessing with the lean condition. EB apology accepted.

Thanks Gary S and Old Yeller. Gary got about two or three years left to retire but getting close. The boat should be broke-in by then.

Thanks for clarifying 46CFR176.700 kwanjangnihm Slidin Gator &  SWAMPHUNTER45:  You are both spot on. We did get a previous approval on a different hull with a combination wedge washer/red locktite on jack blocks as shown. The wedges were machined from the I beam spec, properly drilled with a shouldered 5/16” …

I think 72”