2024 mercury 115 pro XS serial 3B492277.
Hello, I fish some lakes that are 7500 feet, this requires me to switch my prop from a 17 to a 15 pitch when I go to these lakes. I am having an issue with a brand new black max prop I purchased. When I put it on and tighten down the prop nut to spec it’s hard to turn by hand. I have checked my thrust washer, I have tried a brand new hub kit, it spins pretty freely until I tighten down the nut. Everything seems to be fine except it’s hard to turn by hand. The 17 pitch for low elevation turns just fine by hand. Is this just some paint or something on the prop rubbing? Do I just need to run it to wear it in? This is my 4th boat and I’ve never had this issue before. Thanks!