Re: Help again please. Father Frank & Bigshrimpi
I'd go with the lower pitch. You will lose some top end, but gain acceleration and maneuverability, and place less strain on the engine when under heavy load, and it will run easy under moderate or light loads. You should be capable of turning maximum rpms with a maximum gross weight load.
For instance, my Merc has a reccomended max rpm range of 5400 to 5800 rpms. I can turn 5800 with 7 people and full fuel, and 6150 lightly loaded.
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Currently without a SeaCraft 
(2) Pompano 12' fishing kayaks
'73 Cobia 18' prototype "Casting Skiff", 70hp Mercury
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