1999 Johnson 50 - best prop pitch question

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I have a 1999 Johnson 50 that I run on a relatively light on a 16 foot fiberglass hull boat. It will run about 25 mph (GPS speed) with a 17 pitch prop.

I picked up a 15 pitch prop at a used parts dealer the other day for and he warned against over reving the motor. Can I run the 15P safely as long as I monitor the revs?

Advice and opinions are appreciated.
 

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Re: 1999 Johnson 50 - best prop pitch question

Evinrude 50 on a 16' aliminum here and I run a 13 1/4x15 and it is just right so you should be able to run that, as you said just watch your tach.
 
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