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					Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR  To run the larger diameter props MERCURY sells a smooth anode without a fin on it to clear them. And props are available in varying diamters. Larger diamter props tend to be for slower boats that need more blade area for bite at slower speeds. What engine and drive do you have in the boat? The 17 pitch may be a tad big for that size of a boat if it has a small block in it. | 
	
 I have small block 350 chev with a merc alpha 1 outdrive. 
 
I am willing to buy a new prop as I suspect the preveious owen might have the wrong prop on it.... I was going to see if I could take the boat and water test it with different props, if possible..