2018 Puma / Sho Hole shot

Did you get a manual or hydro jackplate? The SHO like to be higher then the Mercurys. If you are starting out with motor very low on the settings, try raising it.

We would have the throttle checked to be sure your getting full advance.

Then most likely the advance is fine as they were all gone through and unless the dealership did service or maintenance on it, the throttle is most likely fine. The Fury might help and there are the other Yamaha series that might help as well. The unvented props could use a smaller 3/16” vent hole also.