Thanks for the update! My carbs are in good shape since this motor is only 2 yrs. old. I was looking on the boyeson site and reeds for my motor are only about $80.00. So if I have any reason to take the carbs off I may just stick some new reeds in too. I also saw that reeds for my little 15hp were only $30.00. This motor does not transition smoothly from mid RPM's to top end and at the speed I usually like to cruise at is not steady and usually tries to either run faster or slower. Runs great at top end and trolls like a dream, I just find my self running faster than I need to most of the time ( since once on plane I can back off to about 1/3 throttle and still maintain a good speed, 20 mph+) to avoid the surging. Reeds may help this and for $30 I don't see how I could go wrong.
I would definatley like to hear a long term report on how they affected fuel economy and if you notice a difference during the low water season.
Jigwiggler