"I live in small town Saskatchewan, Canada," Michael reports.

This is his prgress "So far after about 10 hours."

That's an awfully good start.

"The 70hp merc I have has been worked over a fair bit," he says. "Custom built head. Modified front case to have 3 carbs. Light weight flywheel. Nose coned gearcase with low water pickup. Im pretty sure the motor will run this boat into low 80's."

"Dad has a 12x21 overhub cleaver he swears will work, but I dont know. He is a racer from way back running champ boats."

I'd say that prop would be an excellent place to start.

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