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To close the loop on this, as it turns out I had 3 things occurring at once. 1). The spin on fuel filter was barely hanging on. Tightening it solved the stalling at idle problem (yes embarrassing). This I miss diagnosed as a shift adjustment/interrupt switch problem. 2). While trying to...
More trouble than it's worth. Cut the hose up high where it's out of the way during drive pulls and discard the rest. Use gps for speed on your phone. Much more accurate.
By "same properties" you mean the Amazon prop is a 14.5 x 19? Recommend a Turning Point 14.25 x 21 3 blade aluminum. They have a more modern twist on an aluminum vs some builders. Comes with a bit more rake and cup. I'm running one right now, love it.
I'm 1.5 hours from the boat and it's 24 years old. So when I'm on the lake I check my bilge fairly often. With the selfie stick on board I could investigate a leak immediately instead of having to wait till the next outing. Just a precaution. Doesn't take up much room.
I'm guessing with OBs they're mounted further back and higher so prop wash hits transom maybe. I had never thought of that aspect. I wonder if tpenfield is experiencing this.