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Propeller pitch is only one factor in propeller selection. Diameter, number of blades, blade shape, LU gear ratio, blade edge condition, cupped/not cupped etc. all play a major part.
opposedtwin’s experience with the "speed" prop probably is not a predictor of what would happen with the Mark 30/FD rig with a change of pitch but using the same basic propeller design.
If your motor is operating at the upper end of its rated RPM on your boat, and the boat is loaded as you intend to use it, you have the correct pitch propeller. If it is winding too high, the propeller should have a higher pitch, but all else should remain the same (within reasonable limits).
Cupping has the effect of increasing pitch, but the specific effect of cupping is beyond my expertise.
You can get most propellers re-pitched for a reasonable cost, which might be an alternative to trying to find another propeller with higher pitch but the same basic design.