ques # 1, what would happen if i removed the mufflers and ran the boat, does it affect the performance, any type of damage to engine. Ques # 2 i would like to up grade the coil and cap and wires on the engine, any recommendations, i need a air guide spedo, the glass is missing on mine, my trailer is a tamaden axle type i have been looking for pictures of theses boats on this set up. when i pull away from a stop /traffic light there is always a big jerk starting out, what is that, i am going to look at the drum breakes also, i don't think they work at all, is it better to upgrade to disc. should i have transom tie downs on my boat, i did not see any type of mounts for a tie down. thanks to everybody who responds, i would like to build a cradle to slid boat onto for trailer repar also. i will learn to send pictures, i am new to this form.