Only downside is I’m running a 144mm shaft so I’m limited to single row impellers for the most part. Impros does have a special impeller that fits the 144 and has dual row blades. Haven’t tried it yet.
Common misconception is you need more power. Alot of guys run supercharged motors and spend a lot of money on mods but I save my weight for fuel and that Yamaha is super efficient. I’ve got some videos of this day with the Moses going through some log jams and beaver dams that is impressive.
Coincidentally, I’ve recently become a member and need a few more posts for personal messages…. It’s a 10’ jet stream with a Yamaha tr1 power plant. I put 80% of that moose in the boat with just me and no gear, and not much fuel remaining in the tanks. I barely got on step. I’ve got 38 gallons...
Not so much a cool story to share, last day of the season and doing a boat ride close to home. Had him down by 10am and then had him home by 5pm. Just a easy breezy fall sunny day.