Does Johnson sail have different gear ratio?

[Joost0]

Hello,
I have bought a johnson 8hp 2stroke outboard with mod number: J8SRLEIA. This happens to be a sail outboard so i am worried That it has a different gear ratio so it would be slower. I got it on a 4 meter boat. Does anybody know more information about this?

 

[racerone]

No-----Same gear ratio as a regular motor.--And a " sail " motor would be for a 20" or 25" transom.-----What transom is on your boat ? -----A heavy slow boat would use a different prop.

 

[Joost0]

My transom is around 17" and i noticed the prop is rather different than other props is see. Is it possible to change the prop?

 

[Joost0]

My transom is around 17" and i noticed the prop is rather different than other props is see. Is it possible to change the prop?

I think the shaft is 20"

 

[Joost0]

No-----Same gear ratio as a regular motor.--And a " sail " motor would be for a 20" or 25" transom.-----What transom is on your boat ? -----A heavy slow boat would use a different prop.

My transom is around 17" and i noticed the prop is rather different than other props is see. Is it possible to change the prop? The shaft is 20"

 

[racerone]

Yes it is easy to change the prop.-------But hurry to your local boat shop for help on selecting a prop for your boat !

 

[Joost0]

Yes it is easy to change the prop.-------But hurry to your local boat shop for help on selecting a prop for your boat !

Do you maybe recommend a specific prop?

 

[Joost0]

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[racerone]

The 9" pitch prop should work.