BF8A Prop pitch choices

[rlaw]

"I'm using an '03 Hond

"I'm using an '03 Honda BF8A Long Shaft as a troller on my Trophy 2052. The supplied prop is 3 X 9-1/2 X 8-5/8, WAY too much prop for this application. The poor thing can't rev. Honda dealers tell me there are no choices for this model. Any after-market suppliers for Honda-compatible props with less pitch??"

 

[pilotart]

Service Manual lists 3 X 9 1/2

Service Manual lists 3 X 9 1/2 X 8 3/4 for BF75 / BF100 / BF8A and an alternate ("Heavy load") Michigan SMC-39 at 3 x 9 1/4 x 7.

I had a local Prop Shop re-pitch my spare prop to 7" but it is still a lot of pitch for trolling (Grady White 175 Spirit).