i have a 99 cougar with 99 225 merc efi 25 pitch tempest my foot is 2.3/4 inches below the pad and i am pushing 6000rpm. question is one do you think my motor is to high ?second should i consider changing for a bigger prop(27 tempest) to bring my rpm down or should i leave it alone?i am running about 70 to 72mph with two men, full live wells,3/4 tank of gas andthe boat runs well not too loose (no chinewalking)thanksBrian