Well, I think the first thing I am going to do is try a new prop. My mechanic swears by the 4-blade hydromotive. He has test props so I think I will try a few pitches and see how they affect performance and handling. If I do a stern jack I won't be installing it myself so I need to be sure that is what I want to do. I shredded my coupler this summer and am still reeling from the cost of repairs. But, being in the Midwest, it will be a few months before I am back in action.