Harsh? Level of experience? Not sure what you mean there. i’m talking about observations of prop performance.
I really don't want to get in an argument here when we're trying to help someone. But what I mean is what I said. Just because someone doesn't own the EXACT same boat/engine doesn't mean they may not be qualified to help. To make that assumption would be incorrect.
I would have to disagree. I think you’re taking it personally Dennis. If you look at his question he asked for Seafarer owners with similar motors. You chimed in with a different boat and a two-stroke.
It's my opinion based on experience your motor is too low. I repowered in 17 and the Grady dealer put it on the top hole. My performance was not up to par. I then moved it to the second hole better. I was running the saltwater II SDS 17 pitch 3 blade prop. Still couldn't get my motor past 5600 RPM. I put the 4 blade on it and the RPM dropped to 5300. Talked to Ken and like I said he thinks the motor is still too deep.
I don't think your comment was harsh. I am taking all with a grain of salt but those with the same same or at least same with F250. I do appreciate the replies from all though.
No, I bought mine as part of a salvage sale insurance write off here in British Columbia north of Seattle in November 2019.
Ah, ok thanks. I was looking at one very similar to yours down in Florida that I ended up passing on and wanted to know if you were the new owner and how that all played out. Thanks!
Glacier, you got to pop the top and put a socket on the nuts . I investigated this and was going to do the work myself . Wife was not happy at thought of me possibly dropping my motor . lol. you really need to detach the entire thing from the backet and then liberally put silicone or 4200 into the mounting hole on the bracket to stop water intrusion. The best way to do that is to get the motor fully away from the bracket . I was going to buy the lifting kit for the motor but in the end I am going to take it to my boat people in Greenville,SC and ask them to raise it up one hole.
That is my goal. The 4 strokes are optimized to run at 6,000 RPM. Motor height is critical in getting optimum performance. I love the low end and mid range performance of the 4 blade over my 3 blade props. With the 228 and the bracket, it's my experience you get better low end performance and dock performance with the 4 blade. I get better following sea handeling characteristics too. I think even 2stroke motors on the 228 would benefit from mid range and following sea performance. I could be wrong . You get more bite to keep waves from pushing you especially if you go through inlets with standing waves, you need to get the nose up and need to plow through the waves.
Nope, you are not wrong. The 4 blade is an improvement in all seas, but you have to know what you are after.
something is very wrong if you have a 15" pitch prop and only max out in the low 5k's with a F225. that motor should run 6k at WOT. assuming your "low 5ks" is about 5200 and you get 200 rpm per inch of pitch, you would need to drop to an 11" pitch prop to hit 6k. obviously that would be absurd.
I'd ask Don Davis if he knows the prop specs on his boat as he has one similar to yours. If he doesn't, or anyone else on here, try Ken at Prop Gods.
