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I think I have 2 problems

1- I think my engine height and prop are not set up right I am having that fixed. I would like to know what other 16/17 owners are running on the same boat with an etec.

2- I have talked to the dealer and customer service person on the phone since day one about the engine making the popping noise aroun 1500 rps to 2500 rpms. I have been told that it will work its way out at the beginning, the boat is to heavy,they have this problem with round bottom hulls and that for some reason the engine doesnt match up with the boat. I have been told this by my dealer, customer service rep and by the evinrude rep for my area. He took the boat out with me and tried to adjust the popping out of the engine and said to just live with it. I know that this is a great engine and the perfect match for tis boat.

Thanks

Gary