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I have the straight shafts. The pods were not something I was comfortable with.  I have heard many stories of people having issues and problems getting someone that is able to work on them. We have plans for extended Bahamas trips and did not want to deal with that.
I have noticed the pod boats sit on the market and keep having price reductions so that means something.

Again, thanks for getting back.  I pulled the trigger on a 2017 with Volvo D11's.  Seems quite underway but harsh in and out of gear, big wheels.  Will likely use the trolling motors around the docks.  

Look forward to comparing notes.  Mike S.