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Thank you both for the mounting information.

So just to be certain, if I mount two holes up and used the standard aluminum propeller for the time being, my boat wont cavitate on tight medium and high speed turns? I want to make sure I have the motor set for optimal handling, quickness to plane, top speed, and fuel efficiency.

The manual says to mount the motor with the cavitation plate even with the bottom of the hull. Do you think mounting engine with this 1 inch higher could void my warranty?