i just got back in town (and to my computer!) so at this point i am still doing some research for my prop. i've checked out the site's you all have given me for prop selection and also the prop wizard and they all pretty much tell me something different so i am going tommorow or the next day to talk to some folks at the local marine dealerships face to face to see what i can come up with. thanks again! here's the web site for the prop wizard that i used. ;D
http://www.ebuyers-boatprops.com/