Let me give you a little history... I’m running an old 1990 champion 176 with a 1997 mercury XR6 150. The boat came with a Laser 2 24” pitch. 3-1/4” prop shaft below pad, 6” setback. At wide-open I was getting into the 6100+ RPM range. This particular motor is rated for 5600 RPM. After some questions on bass boat central folks suggested that I run a 23” tempest plus. Now I know that the tempest is a large diameter prop compared to a Laser and basically adds another inch to the pitch calculation. However I found a great deal on a used 24” Tempest in nearly perfect condition. It runs great, really fast(69mph is fast in a 17 foot boat!), but I’m still exceeding the RPM rating by 200-300 RPMs. My mechanic at the boat shop told me that he could work the prop and add another inch of pitch making it effectively a 25 pitch prop. My question is... is that a good idea? Pros, cons? Or would a factory 25” Tempest be better. Thanks in advance, I am kind of new to the performance side of boating.