Rln

You could try an 8 and see how it works, but make sure to not scratch or damage it in any way so that you can swap it for a 9 if the 8...

Probably not. If anything you would want to go back to the 9" prop. You will always lose a bit of holeshot with an increase in pitch but...

If balance and weight is a concern, the Tohatsu would be the way to go. Motor really weighs 237lbs all in while the Mercury weighs 288...

I have a 1995 9.9 Evinrude and recently spun the prop. The pitch on the prop was a 9. The prop I replaced it with was a 10 and the boat...