Thanks guys. The motor is a 1995 50HP non-commercial with the standard L/U (Don't know the ratio off the top of my head, can check the book when I get home). Current prop is a 3 blade, 11.75x17 aluminum. I am thinking that I don't really have too many options anyway as I can only find 12x17 and 11.75x17 props, everything else is too large a diameter. Spare, I'll see what I can find locally. I hope I can find a good shop because I may just pick up a 12x17 and see where that gets me and if needed add some pitch. The tach is brand new so I would think it's pretty accurate and based on the feel of the boat I would agree I need to add some bite. The prop slips when I mash the throttle and takes a second to bite, so I clearly have an issue.
I would have hooked you up for a ride if she was ready. Just finished rebuilding the carbs yesterday and splashed her ASAP to see how it ran. If you're in town again shoot me a pm!
-Svence
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