I recently moved from sea level to 5000 foot elevation. What a surprise when I launched my boat at Elephant Butte. Hole shot was gone. Took what seemed like half a footbal field to get on plane. Started asking why and was told I need to re-prop.

I have 89 Champion Mean-15, 89 120 Evinrude and 6" Jack Plate. Current prop is 23 re-worked SST that was perfect in FL, LA, and SC. Great hole-shot and top end speed of ~60 (RPM of ~5500).

I thought I needed to re-jet, but local mechanics so no. They tell me to re-prop. I'm only going to be here for a few years and don't need/want to spend a fortune on a new prop. Also props are not as plentiful here in NM as they were back east. I'm looking at going with a 19 pitch Michigan Wheel Rapture ($130). Will this prop give me my hole shot back? I know I won't see speeds of ~60 up here, but that's ok as this is a temporary move.

Any ideas?