Big Bear BassTracker elevation question....

[LunkerLover]

Hey y'all.

I have a2006 ProTeam 175 with a 40hp Merc. I've been told by several mechanics that I need a prop with a different pitch to put in when I'm at 7,000 ft. for performance. I don't know where to start as far as the type of prop. Any help from folks who tow their newer model Merc outboards up the hill from sea level lakes.
Gracias.

[JAG107]

I have a 90hp 4 stroke merc 2010 and it runs beautifully up there. I get 32-33mph top speed on BBL (with chop), compared to 40 flat on DVL on glass with no wind. I don't think a modified pitch is absolutely necessary, but then again I'm kind of a novice with props. I dont do a lot of speeding around, I mostly troll, but when I need to get on it, theres no problem at BBL, June, Crowley, or any other lake at 7k plus feet.

[LunkerLover]

Thanks, Jag.....
=)
Anyone else have 2 cents????
I've been told the new prop suggestion by many...

[DoubleTrouble]

This is an easy one to answer. Whatever pitch prop you have now, simply drop 1 pitch and you will be fine. For example, if you currently have a 15 pitch prop on the engine now, drop down to a 13 pitch prop. By dropping down a pitch in prop, this will enable you to gain more RPM's which will give you the performance you are looking for.