GOOD NEWS. . . . The PICTURE UPLOAD FUNCTION IS WORKING !!! The tech folks at the parent company have been able to remedy the issue. You can upload pictures once again. Thank you for your patience.
1. Is the noise that much greater? = Only on plane and not that much but you will notice it
2. Ease of installation? = Easier to install then the boot
3. Overall benefit? = For your size motor there would be no benifit
It is slightly louder but honestly I like the way it sounds. Its not loud like through hulls would be, but it doesn't sound like a sewing machine either.