[reelapeelin]

Step, you asked if I think you should try a 15 1/4 x 17...yes, I do...I ran a 19 pitch and like you, felt I was leavin' a LOT of performance on the table...basicly, I ran every pitch from 15 to 19...might have even tried a 20, but 17 w/a large diameter was hands down the winner because it allowed motor to spin up to mfgr's max rpm, it allowed 30 mph cruise at an rpm level that's economical and outta the hole OK to suit me...you got same HP and virtually the same hull/ weight....I think it'll work for ya...if a Mercury Mirage in 15 1/2 x 17 is in your grasp, try it... ;) ;D...my dealer here has one, but they ain't cheap...yeow!...