"The easiest way - sell it and
"The easiest way - sell it and buy a 60.
2nd choice, buy 3 new carbs from Merc at a cost of 590 bucks plus tax.
Don't forget to factor in the extra cost of gas - it will burn about 20 percent more than it does now.
And then you can be impressed by the extra 2 mph you get at top end, on glass like water with zero wind speed.
And don't forget to add 100-200 bucks for the new prop since your old one, if properly matched will no longer work properly on your rig.
If you want to make a change that you will actually notice, get rid of you 50 and hang the biggest motor possible on the back (like a 75 or a 90), otherwise, save your money and enjoy your boat..."