Bought a 2012 Eyra with hydraulic jack plate, Mercury Optimax Pro XS 250. First time with a hydraulic jack plate so it could be operator error here...but I notice that RPMs max out around 5000. Should I be getter higher output, have had her running about 67 max so far, being careful since I am learning the boat and running with the jack plate. Not sure if this the prop or operator error.

While the box is open, can you provide best prop recommendation for the Mercury from your experience as I am going to get a spare.

Appreciate any help you can provide, totally love the Bass Cat, its indeed the cat's meow.