johnson 175

[Ron G]

Hello all new to site and new to having a newer boat. i just bought this boat and it seems my power trim gauge just quit what kind of switch is it and were is it?oh i forgot to tell its a 175 faststrike.<br />thanks ron

 

[fireman57]

Re: johnson 175

Welcome to iboats. A year and/or model number will help these guys get your info.

 

[Ron G]

Re: johnson 175

sorry i didnt read everthing on the site to well,but its a 1991 or a 93 ill get all my facts in front of me the next time i ask thanks for the advice ron

 

[Dhadley]

Re: johnson 175

Welcome Ron!<br /><br />The sender is on the port stern bracket on the inside. You'll have to tilt the motor up to see it. Be careful when working in there. Use the tilt bracket to secure the motor while you got your hands in there.<br /><br />You might just check to make sure you have power to the gauge first. Also make sure the wires are all still connected.<br /><br />If the sender arm is stuck -- that'd be the problem!

 

[Ron G]

Re: johnson 175

Thanks for the info ill check it out tonight.also just out of cuoristy what should my rpms be max. right now i run it at 5500 to 5800 it will run around 58mph is tha about right?or can i go faster after i learn how to drive it?thanks alot Ron

 

[Dhadley]

Re: johnson 175

5800 is good, 5500 is not so good. It must be a pretty decent rig. What prop are you running? At least a 22 I'm guessing.

 

[Ron G]

Re: johnson 175

I think its a 25? it gets to to walking at full throttle they tell me that if i bump the wheel to the left it will straighten it out,but i dont now it can get a little hairy. its a 4 blade prop to

 

[Dhadley]

Re: johnson 175

Must be a pad bottom hull. Yes it will take some getting used to. Especially if you have hydraulic steering. If you have a jackplate try bumping it up a tad.

 

[Ron G]

Re: johnson 175

finnaly got home,found the sending unit i think it is a plastic arm? the wires are hooked up didnt have time to test the gauge for power yet but will in the morning.but from the start here is the boat and moter.<br />-1993 bumble bee 180 pro vee<br />-1993 johnson 175 faststrike model j175gletr<br />-has a 10" jackplate<br />-prop is a renegade 131/2x25<br />i dont have hydraulic steering ive been told its a boat you have to drive?not steer what ever that means but ill learn, thanks alot Dhadley for everthing.and also i was looking at the site about gas octanes i started running 93 so this motor 89 should be alright?thanks to all

 

[Dhadley]

Re: johnson 175

As long as the motor is stock, as produced, 87 will be fine. Thats assuming the heads havent been cut, youve got the right spark plugs and the timing is set correctly. <br /><br />Thats impressive for the small diameter Renegade. It'd be real interesting to try a larger diameter prop. <br /><br />Great rig. Should be a lot of fun. Nice to see it doesnt have hydraulic steering. Basically its a pad bottom hull. The flat part of the V is like a ski. At speed you have to balance it on that ski. It takes a staedy hand and requires a good "feel" in the wheel. You'll get it. Just take your time. Theres nothing like the feel of a boat up on the pad.

 

[Ron G]

Re: johnson 175

I got the trim gauge working a wire was lose.do you think a bigger prop will help my hole shot?thanks for everthing dhadley

 

[Dhadley]

Re: johnson 175

By theory a larger pitch prop will hurt holeshot. What is your top rpm with an average load?

 

[Ron G]

Re: johnson 175

Im not sure ive had it up to 6000rpms and was still gaining but i didnt wont to go over 6000 scared i would hurt it.