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Funny reading those lines adjacent to each other, suppose my imagination fell a bit short of reality on this topic. Curiously, I haven't found anything in the Owner's Manual referencing trim limiting, although there is one reference under Shallow Water Operation that states engine will auto lower if RPMs exceed 2000. I'll have to check / test some of these parameters.

And I'm definitely excited to see if I can trim up to the point of blowout at top speeds, perhaps I can squeeze another MPH or so out of this beast.

Finally, in answer to your last question JRP, I remain very pleased and fully satisfied with the now three year old purchase of the engine. My biggest benefit is higher speed cruise with markedly lower noise levels than my previous boat. Gas milage gains have been substantial, but due to the 63 gallon tank, those gains only benefit rarely on multi-day to week long trips. Trolling noise and exhaust reduction are another significant benefit.

Weight, as evidenced by a slightly lowered stern and awash splashwell is the sole negative, though not unexpected of course. This occasionally leads to porpoising, but that can quickly be eliminated by speed or trim changes.

Given what I know about the engine and its performance, I would certainly make the same decision were I repowering today.