Now we have 23" prop, which permits 5000rpms(and more) I am curious, if we put 25" prop - rpms should be reduced by 300 - 400, and we will be near to
If your past the rated rpm with that setup you may have the wrong gear ratio
Remove the top cover and undo the shift cable,
per Bondo place blocks of wood between the hump and the transom. Raise trim SLOWLY.
You are frocing the drive off SLOWLY . Increase the length of the wood blocks until drive comes off