Our Maxum 2300 in under propped with a set 26P props. It has a 2000 7.4l mpi motor and we are hitting the rev limiter (4650 rpm) with 5 audults on board and a full tank of gas at 48-49 mph on GPS. I plan to swap for a set or 28P props this week. Seems to be lots of conflicting information on whether a high gear ratio turning a higher pitch prop slower is quicker then an equivalent theoretical setup with lower gear ratio with a lower pitch. Most of the information I found is for race boats, which indicates that turning a higher pitch is quicker. Any thoughts on whether is this true for a BIII paired to a 4500 lb cuddy like ours? Also, do I risk putting too much stain on the lower end of the drive with this setup? I believe someone replaced the original outdrive with a much lower 2.0 gear ratio before I bought this boat used - just hoping this is something that can be straightened out with a simple prop change.