Do i have the right prop?

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Ok so i've got a 2005 21 foot starcraft fiberglass deckboat with a 5.0l carburated engine. Alpha 1 gen 2.
It came with a 14 1/2 by 19 3 blade prop 45mph 4900 rpm wot
changed for a 14 by 20 4 blade prop 49mph 4650 rpm wot

My engine says 4400-4800 rpm

Am i good, any suggestions to get it even better??
 

junior1113

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Re: Do i have the right prop?

i would leave it be ,great #'s how do you like that 4 blade once i got one ill never run a 3 again
 

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Re: Do i have the right prop?

i lost a little on take off but gained alot on stability , turning and top speed.
All around good.
I think ill use my 3 blade 19 pitch when we are spending the day water skiing.
 
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