I am very new to boats, and I know absolutely nothing about props. I have a '72 Glastron CV-16 with a '74 150hp Mercury outboard. When I bought it the owner said it would go faster with a different prop - and that's just what I want to do. 
First, would I be correct in thinking that if I wanted to cruise around at less than full throttle, a faster prop would use less gas at the same speed as the current one? When I'm looking for a new prop, what am I looking for? First, how do I know what fits my outboard, and second, what would I be looking for in terms of pitch, ect?<br /><br />Thanks
First, would I be correct in thinking that if I wanted to cruise around at less than full throttle, a faster prop would use less gas at the same speed as the current one? When I'm looking for a new prop, what am I looking for? First, how do I know what fits my outboard, and second, what would I be looking for in terms of pitch, ect?<br /><br />Thanks