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To be honest you are likely in the ideal range for prop pitch with that motor and outdrive ratio. You will notice some mild improvements with a 19" 3 blade stainless (Laser II or something similar) but don't expect earth shattering improvements.
For more mph you need more HP.
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I'd go to a 17 4 blade aluminum and enjoy....did this on 2 of my buddy's boats...17 tahoe with a 3 liter and a 21 bayliner with a 5 liter. They were both pigs out of the hole and both had 3 blade stainless on them....went to a 4 blade aluminum and they are little rockets out of the hole and they both actually picked up some top end...1-2 mph. It's all about rotating mass and I would try/borrow a stainless from somewhere if you can before buying one. Honestly think you will be disappointed not to mention being an alpha, I would not put a stainless prop on an alpha ever. Shafts are too weak IMO and with the stainless you are exponentially raising the chances of bending or breaking a shaft if you hit something even as minor as heavy sand or a small log....that's just my opinion though.
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RPM with 19p alum?
GPS speed at max RPM?
Approx boat weight loaded at spec'd rpm/speed?
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19" pitch is where you need to be. Get a Merc stainless 3 blade and call it good. You will not see any drastic performance gains by doing so. What I mean is that you aren't going to gain more than 1-2 mph, if that. I DO recommend switching to stainless in spite of that. Stronger blades, less blade flex etc yields more stable and consistent performance. Keep the old prop for a spare.
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Are you sure that the factory prop was aluminum?? Never seen a Crownline that didn't have an SS prop.
If your WOT is under 4600rpms then go a 17" Mirage Plus. If its closer to 5000rpms then go with 19" Mirage Plus.
If your WOT is under 4600rpms then go a 17" Mirage Plus. If its closer to 5000rpms then go with 19" Mirage Plus.




