Help with my 2005 f15elhd 4 stroke engine rpms. Not a new engine but new to me. Switched to a 12 degree from 11 degree as i felt rpms were high.

[Chris_15]

11 pitch
5240 WOT 5400 wind at back. 21.7mph
1080 trolling
1200 neutral
20.5mph this morning

12 pitch
5400 rpm
1080 trolling
21.3mph
*2 guys approx 300lbs combined, tackle and trolling motor*

 

[Chris_15]

Shouldn't rpms lower when you pitch up?

 

[jimmbo]

Were both Props from the Line of Props(manufacturer, Model, both cupped or uncupped), or was one Brand/Model A, and the other Brand/Model X?