Bob, you're making me sick : ) You've accomplished more in 2 months than I have in 2 years........ Can you give some more details on the Vetus install please? I am on the same fence you were with the 16hp vs 25hp ( been on that fence for 2 years ). Some questions I have if you'd be kind enough to answer. ( I'm actually just trying to slow you down from doing more work on the boat! ) - what was the final solution on the length of the Vetus to fit? Did you shorten the shaft? or did it squeeze in as is? - that 25hp model from that vendor, did the standard panel have a tach ( as in the picture on their site ) or was a tach an upgrade? - did the mounts extend over the inside edge a bit - did you get an exhaust riser, or just the standard down angle exhaust? If you got a riser, from where? - you did install yourself right? If not, how much was the labor to install? - what was the final answer on the prop size and pitch? - the mount widths were the same, but you had to raise the stringers, right? About 1 & 1/4 inches? - what coupling did you use? If the Vetus Bullflex, did it require an adapter? - finally, when will you be in the water to tell us how well it works?? I'm very impressed with the progress you have made. Just don't let my admiral know about it.... Appreciate your answers to this. Always nice to hear from someone who did the work on the "exact" same boat. Thanks, John