Makes good sense to me. As well as KarTeks post and the rubber mount.
Thanks for the lesson.
The only experience I have with powerboats and propellers is J & DJs Tige’ VE-24. It’s a V-Dive Inboard (I think that’s what they call it.) with a brass prop. We hit a log one time and hardly bent the tip of one of the three blades. But wow, what a vibration that made.

I thought the whole shaft was going to rip out.
From what I recall, those brass props aren’t fun to buy or have fixed either. Luckily they keep a spare onboard and some funky looking puller that’s required.
- Shelby