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Great pictures! Thanks for the info.

Thank you for the input. I guess I will try it without changing or adapting the goose neck. I was concerned that the boom could still rotate and bend the boom bracket. My boat does not have a vang now. For the little extra cost I can upgrade to a rigid vang instead on nonrigid vang.

I made a wood frame with a tarp for under $200. I am on my second year. Snow does not build up on the tarp. The boat is stored in Maine, we had a fair amount of snow last winter. The mast is unstepped. It all can be reused. The tarp should last 3 years. I can install it myself in a 1/2 day. The tarp allows good airflow. I will take pictures this weekend and post them.

I am interested in upgrading to a Garhauer riggid boom vang. My boom has a swivel allowing the boom to turn. I will need to change the gooseneck to prevent the boom from rotating. Has anyone else done his upgrade?

Thank you for all the input. I was surprised to see I had a 16" diameter. As long as I still have good backing power and retain some of my prop walk I will be happy. In my case I like the prop walk pulling into my slip.

I am considering upgrading to a folding prop. I currently have a Universal M25 (1986) with a 3 blade 16x10. The prop works great except for the drag. The prop walk is to port that helps me pulling into my slip. The boat is used in Maine with currents, lobster pots, and the boat is moored in a slip. I am leaning towards a flexafold 3 blade due its' value, reduced drag, and resitence to fouling on lobster pots. I would like to have input on size, backing ability, and overall performance. Should I be considering a feathering prop instead? I have read some of the input, but need more info as far as the reverse performance.