Has it got anti-fouling on it?

"it" being the boat, drive, or prop? Yes to the 1st 2, no to the last.

If so is it self-polishing? (or what you call it in your country?)

Dunno what that means.

Any sign of osmosis?
The boat has absorbed some water, but nothing to be too concerned about. If you
mean electrolsis - no signs of that.

Any barnicles?
not a one.

Any overweight women or fishermen?
Doesn't matter, seems to perform the same with just me or 2 other people. What
defines "overweigth" - I'm well under the rated load for the boat.

Any excess luggage / equipment?
if by excess you mean weight, no. if by not-needed, probably... ;-)

Excess tilt up or down?
no

If all that is under control then try pitch down before you kill your
chequebook. (Aust spelling!)


Well; I'm at 19; thinking about a 17 -- either way; it costs to reprop... I'm
so close teh correct RPM for WOT -- that I want to try an 18, but pretty sure
I'd just end up going to a 17 anyway.