Prop Question 1988 80 HP Mercury

Starman

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I have a 1988 16' Starcraft Boat with a 80 HP Mercury. It has a 21P prop. This seems high to me. I don't have tach so I can't tell what rpm I'm running. The boat does 35 mph at WOT. The SS160 is a heavy 16 footer, but seems like it should do about 40 mph. Any advise would be appreciated.
 
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