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I'd be curious as to the prop you are using on the 6. Those motors from 1966 through 1979 can use the same props (1965 6 & the earlier 5½ used a different prop due to the new slip-hub) and with the long run they enjoyed they offered a larger diameter lower pitch version that would be good for powering a sloop or for an emergency motor for something big. It would allow for adequate rpms to get the most out of that motor (and not lug and overheat it).