Not a safe assumption. Be sure you take into account how high the bow rides
when you're sitting where you normally do, and you've got a typical amount
of weight, like a full tank of gas, ice chest, etc. Another thing that Tom
can address (because I'm not sure) is what happens if the bow is bobbing up
& down and the prop assembly leaves the water. Other than losing speed &
control, does it hurt the motor?

Different Tom but mine leaves the water when the bay is rough but I
don't think it stays out of the water long enough to hurt it. The prop
just slaps the water until it submerges again. Irritating but no real
problem.

Tom...........