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Sorry long gone...

I have a pair (RH&LH) of SS Merc Offshore Props (Now called Vensura) - they are a little dull, but in great shape. With the right hub, it will fit any outboard 150hp + (hub not included - about $30 each) Make me an offer. http://www.mercurymarine.com/propellers/sport/vensura/ The VenSura (Offshore) is a tough, durable saltwater propeller for single or twin outboard applications, 135hp and above. The VenSura’s four-blade design delivers better acceleration and holding than a three-blade propeller. The VenSura’s geometry provides strong bow lift – even in rough seas.

Great to hear a positive experience. They did a re-power for a neighbor of mine and he was very happy.

I have a set of 4 blade Merc Offshore's 14 1/2 x 17" if you are interested

Towing from the transom eyes is a little more of a pain, but really is no big deal. I am sure you dealer could rig something up, but the reality is no mater what he does, it is a ton of stress- you'll be dealing with stress cracks etc. Not for nothing but your dealer sounds like he is either ignorant to the obvious or trying to make a few bucks. Either one would concern me.

Wish I had seen this before I bought my Grady...

Ski Pylons are not meant to pull tubers (never mind a double tube). Typically they will bend and then snap. I know people use them for this, but they are not designed for it. Use a harness attached to the transom eyes (not your cleats). Even true ski boats, which have a much, much stronger ski pylon in the center of the boat tell you not to pull tubes with it. I am surprised your dealer did not tell this to you.

I went through the same question a couple of years ago on a 21 Cobia- I ended up just adding a bow roller. It was much easier and at the end of the day accomplished the same thing. No regrets and it does make things a bit easier.

I would say you definitely do not need a second engine....until you do.

I can't get over the fact that your wife stopped to look at a boat! To me that is like my Dr telling me that I need to eat more bacon and drink more beer! Are you sure this is not a Jedi mind trick?

To reiterate what others have already said- No stock photos Accurate descriptions "Call for Price" = Call so I can feel you out to how much I can screw you. I have never understood this- is there a fear that you will be overwhelmed with calls if the price is too low? Take the time to price the boat right, like you want to sell it. At least act like you want my money Be honest and know what you sell - I am looking for a boat right now -went to a dealer who fed me a couple lines around performance and things that electronics can and can't do. Not sure if he was intentionally stretching the truth, or just had no clue. Either way he lost the sale. Finally my expectation as a customer is that you need to make a buck to stay in business, I am ok with that and will support a dealer that is honest and supports my boating. Just don't give me a reason to shop dealers, it is a pia and I would rather be spending the time on my boat.

My reference was to the Seadoo/Yamaha take on this - I used to tool around a lake with friends in a 18' Hydro Jet with a 350 Berkley - My brother-in-law had a 20' Seadoo jet boat nothing but sprayed chopped glass with a little gel coat. This was years ago, maybe that has changed. Our Fire Boats around here are also all Jet drive - strictly talking FL type Flat Boats.

I was thinking more of a flats boat then river boat (seen them a bit) - I guess the sucking up the bottom makes the most sense - as far as speed the jet boats with the little rotex engines scream literally and figuratively. But maybe if the boats were built to be more than a toy (ie SeeDoo, Yahamha, etc) they would be much heavier.

Jet ski/ or jet boat or even a jet outboard

Never heard of or seen one- would kinda seem like a natural fit. Being that there not any, what is the reason? Just a random thought...