Quote Originally Posted by leo13 View Post
One last bit of advice. Buy new props, used units can look good but you never know what you're getting. I would also replace the lead acid batteries with lithium since you are excessively rear heavy. Target 6000-6200rpm which should get you into the low 70's. Mine ran 80 lightly loaded and 76 on tournament morning. Hopefully you know how to drive a boat with a narrow pad.
Buying a used prop and having it worked by a good prop shop is a much better option. Even when new many props need some work to get the most out of them. Also on that boat taking the weight out of the rear and going with lithiums will kill your bow lift and top speed, I see that all the time.