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the prop has a 19t stamped on it. by going down to a 17 pitch how much rpm will I gain? checked the bilge and off shore bracket also both were dry. also would it be a mistake changing out the stainless steel prop for a aluminum one? what brand stainless steel prop or aluminum prop would you...

boat is trailered and has a clean bottom. had 20 gal. of gas with 3 average sized people. hard top open. rpm band of outboard from yamaha book says from 5k to 6k.

what is the normal top end speed for a 228g hard top grady with a 225 yamaha 4 stroke ? my boat on flat water now goes 35mph at 5000 rpm wot. is this normal for this rig with a 4 stroke?

what swim platform kicker bracket would you recommend for mounting a t-8 kicker off the full length swim platform? how is the adventure marine #10000? also would a yamaha 703 control box work alright in this boat or should I get a different model control box?

I was looking at purchasing a used 226 seafarer with a 97' s-200 yamaha saltwater series outboard, which is carbureted. how dependable were these 2 strokes? can this 1993 seafarer handle a 4 stroke yamaha or the weight will be to much? it has a t-8 kicker on it also. Thanks.