Sounds like you got pretty close on your first shot at a prop! (Is it a 3B or 4B prop?) However before you jump to a SS prop, I'd still raise the motor another hole. Did you get a look at the AV plate while up on plane at a normal cruise speed? It's important to get the height correct before fine tuning the prop. Raising motor might give you some more rpm, but if you had a lighter than normal load you'll lose some rpm if you add weight, so load her up with some trash cans filled with sea water if necessary to simulate your max normal load and try that before spending big bucks for a SS prop. I believe Solas actually makes the props for BRP, so whatever the Solas equivalent is to BRP's 3B Rebel or 4B Cyclone would probably be a good choice. The 4B will give most stern lift and best low speed planing, and the 3B might give a little more WOT speed and mpg.
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