Wow... my old stompin' (floating) grounds. Lived in Hudson FL for 10 years and patrolled many times for various events on the Cotee River, with the CG Aux - mostly on my PWC (Sea Doo). Ate at the Crab Shack all the time.
I believe you should be removing the paper stickers on top of the motor pods as well......at least the owners manual or quick start guide tells you so....