PAIR 2003 175 JOHNSONS WOT RPM

[CKJR]

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />I recently repowered my 25 hydrasport with a pair of 175 Johnsons. The props I am using are the 4 blade 14x19 omc offshore renegrades. these props bite well (i also tried 3 bladed)my question is that the specs for wot rpm are between 4500 and 5500 rpm. I am currently turning full load wot 5000 rpm,s and empty-light load 5200. is this too low, or within reason. i am crusing in the 3500-3700 rpm range. in all my reading on these posts, the general consensus is the higher the rpm the better? these motors seem to have a low wot rpm range spec range? do i need to bump the wot empty to 5500 any comments appreciated

 

[Dhadley]

Re: PAIR 2003 175 JOHNSONS WOT RPM

Naturally the motors will live happier and longer if set up at 5800 (average load). Those are some pretty decent 4 blade props. Try increasing with the X dimension to gain some rpm. That should help overall speed and performance also.<br /><br />Check you toe in/out to see where youre at too.<br /><br />Good luck!