Prop Selection

[Duke01]

Hello all...I am a new owner of a 1978 V20 Steplift Cuddy with a 1980 200 HP Mercury outboard. The existing 3 blade prop (48-78120-18) is banged up a bit so I am looking for a replacement. Does it make sense to consider a stainless 3 blade, or 4 blade? Top speed according to the old owner was 43 mph.

I am from MI and plan on walleye fishing in Lake Erie and Lake Huron.

I would appreciate input from the group...obviously a lot of knowledge here.

Thanks, Duke