I had a 1997 26ft. Striper walk around with a 225 Johnson ocean pro on a bracket using a 15 1/2 X 15 aluminum prop.
seemed well suited.
Recently upgraded to a 300hp ETEC with an SS Apollo 14 1/4 X 19. Numbers appear to be correct for new motor and prop, WOT 5700rpm, top speed 32 mph...
I'm having problems with my 97 225 Johnson, can not get RPM's over 4500. Two years ago replace the lower unit with a new one and it ran and sounded great, performing as it should. Recently oil pump broke down and I had to replace the powerhead. After the break-in period gave it the gas and it...