I also have a bimini top for the boat, but haven't tried to mount it yet. I was able to ride it a bit the other day. Motor runs great, but I sorta lost thrust while I was on the water. Would get me up on plane, but not when I had friends in there. Motor would be screaming, but not actually moving the boat much. Ordered a wear ring, looks like a pretty big gap in there right now. Also ordered the driveshaft rebuild kit, just in case.
Still want your tubes whenever you get your new ones!