Guys, I hate to say it, but my ole 78 Cajun / 115 Evinrude has had its first problem.

I was at the river, running about 40 (4800 rpms or so of max 5100 or so)

and my engine died. I got backwashed, spent some time trying to start it. Finally, it would start but when I put it in gear, it died. I did notice a small piece of fishing line around my prop. It wasnt very long and it came right off, but I cant help but wonder if there is more in there. I will be taking the prop off to check.

When I got back to the dock, it shut off and would not start again. Then it stopped turning over altogether, like a dead battery would. WHen I pulled the boat out, I noticed my trim pad (with the rudder behind prop) was bent downwards. I dont know if I backed into something, I sure didnt feel it if I did and there was no prop damage.. weird. I am going to have someone look at it, but are there any ideas you might have?