yup, recovery pads installed Jerry,,, test ran today again i dropped the engine to dead C/L and it's get more better, boat will planes in straight hooks a little in turns, ,,,planning to drop more below C/L and put a liittle positive angle but i need to reasjust the motor mount coz there's noway to go...getting more appreciating ts2[8D]...btw, i keep watching[:-] my sorrounding coz maybe snake wil show-up for revenge..