Different pitch props are used for the applications or, uses. go from a 23 pitch to say a 19 pitch & you will have better take off or, out of the hole power with less top end speed like changing the rear end gears in a vehicle. Changing from a 23 to a 19 will also make higher RPMS at a lower speed. If you have a 21-23 etc, prop . You probably won't have to worry about over revs. on the engine. I have a 23 pitch on the bass boat for speed but, it won't take off as fast as it would if I had a 19 or 20. SS prop is the way to go. but, if they are just putting around , they should be ok with aluminum prop. Like I said , You can install a trim gauge . I just to the sound of the motor