Thanks Dave and dhadley. Boat is performing fine and seems to reach approppriate RPMs and speed, however I was told that I could expect improved performance with a stainless prop. I'll look for the prop forum. Thanks for the FYI.
The improved performance comes largely due to the fact that a ss prop will (most times) run at a higher X dimension than an aluminum one. Raising the motor to find the optimum height (X dimension)for any given prop on a specific rig results in less drag and therefore better efficiency. From holeshot to wot.<br /><br />It's all in the set up.....