81century2000
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Hello, this will be my first post, I have read many prop threads on this forum but I cant seem to find the exact answer I'm looking for so hopefully someone more knowledgeable about props will pitch their opinion. My boat is a 1981 Century 2000 with a 350 mercruiser engine swap with an edelbrock 4 barrel carb and aluminum intake. Boat runs strong. My boat came with a 305 from the factory. My outdrive is a mercruiser pre-alpha model. Not sure on the gear ratio. The prop currently on the boat is an aluminum 14.5x19 pitch and has minor dings and looks pretty old. WOT specs are 46 mph at 5000-5200 rpm. With 500 pounds in the boat it planes quick and doesnt bog down whatsoever. So I'm trying to get my rpms down to 4600-4800 WOT and a few more mph wouldn't hurt. I want to stick to an aluminum prop unless I can find a good used stainless. Money is tight. So what would be the best pitch for my exact application and where would I find a prop that will fit, with all the necessary hardware, prop finders are vague for my application and I cant find anything for a pre-alpha out-drive. I will be installing the prop myself I am a mechanic. Thanks!!