I have a v20 sportfish. I'm looking at getting a 98 johnson 200hp. would a 15"/17 pitch aluminum prop be a good choice. I use it for fishing and I have a 38 gallon bait tank I keep on the back. I'm more interested in most efficient at cruising speed than hole shot. Thanks in advance
johnson 200hp prop choice
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tsubaki
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That is a good starting point.
You probably will do even better with a 19" pitch but I'd start fully loaded with the 17" and see if you are happy with it.
I'm running a 19" stainless but usually run lightly loaded (only 40 gallons of fuel capability), 43mph is no problem with two people and the regular fishing stuff.
You probably will do even better with a 19" pitch but I'd start fully loaded with the 17" and see if you are happy with it.
I'm running a 19" stainless but usually run lightly loaded (only 40 gallons of fuel capability), 43mph is no problem with two people and the regular fishing stuff.
Destroyer
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I''m right with Tsubaki. I have a 91' Johnson 200 and a 19p SS prop on the back, and I see just about the same results as he does.
I'd stay with the 17p prop for right now and then check my WOT RPM's to see where I was running. As long as you're in the area that the manufacturer of your engine says is correct for WOT then you're right where you should be. Remember, more pitch = less RPM's. Less pitch = more RPM's.
I'd stay with the 17p prop for right now and then check my WOT RPM's to see where I was running. As long as you're in the area that the manufacturer of your engine says is correct for WOT then you're right where you should be. Remember, more pitch = less RPM's. Less pitch = more RPM's.