Just a hole or two

What has started out as a reasonable task has turned into a series of roadblocks and deadlines. We new we had to haul the boat out in order to get the thru hulls removed that were in the way of the Verna-lift muffler. So off to Mosquito Creek we go, being towed of course by the clubs small workboat with a 15 hp motor, it's surprising how good we move with just 15hp if we ever get the 100 hp up and running things will be great. Hauled out we had a number of jobs to tackle remove the thru hulls not use for anything, I have asked myself many times "why the capped thru hulls and why so many thru hulls" (spares in case one fails lol ) cutlass bearing re and re the important one HOW long does the new drive shaft have to be???? So I cut the old 1.25" shaft with a re cip saw because the shaft brake coupling was seized to it. 5 metal blades later and 45 min. of sweating and language issues , just like that it was cut. took out the shaft measurement done Check 1 next remove thru hulls 3 but decided to remove 5 (I was filling and fairing anyway) A friend from work (Dan) asked if I needed help? How are you with a grinder?? Thanks Dan!! we hole sawed out 5 thru hulls ground the bottom and sealed the holes back up in one day :) Ordered a new prop a 3-blade Max prop got the price (I think I own the company ) I'm not sure I can keep playing the safety card with Karen much longer, she's asking alot more questions these days. so after 4 days out and alittle over a boat buck we are in the water waiting for the prop to arrive ,get a shaft built nad a tide over 15' so we can get on the tidal grid at BYC and save alittle money installing the shaft. With any luck we will be up and running by the end of MARCH. I'm glad that new motor has a 5Year warranty.