A little underpowered? Most boats that size have a 70-90 horse engine. If you are getting 5500-6000 rpm, that is the best that you can get. Changing the prop will do nothing but load up the engine causing more carbon to form which will decrease your power.
I'm assuming you are getting about 25 MPh? Is that about right?
So how fast are you able to max out at? I have a 16' Pipestone Mariner (fiberglass) with a 50hp Force. With two people inside and with my current pitch prop[10"] I max out at 23 mph @ 5400 rpm.
As far as getting max performance, fresh fuel, de-carb the motor, change sparkplugs, and keeping your hull clean and free of build up will get the best.
Well Big Daddy, all I can say is save your pennies and get a bigger engine.
All kidding aside, there are some really good buys on ebay motors where you can get a boat/ motor combo for cheap money. If you find an engine you want, buy the combo and give the boat to a charity.
I just picked up a Bayliner Capri 14ft with what appears to be a well running 50hp Force. I was a bit surprised how slow the boat appeared to be. Granted my othe boat is a 17ft trihill with a 110hp... So would 25-30mph with a Force 50 on a 14ft Capri sounds right? The boat came with 2 props.
Bayliners are heavy for their size. Additionally, the sequential lift hull is a compromise and doesn't help matters. 25MPH would be about right depending on your prop pitch.
Don't expect great hole shots with wakeboards cause you will be dissapointed.
Even with all their drawbacks, Bayliners are very seaworthy and a good buy for the buck.
