Prop question

RRRKKK

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Dec 6, 2003
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After replacing powerhead on a 1991 Johnson 60hp and installing it on my 17' Lowe roughneck jon boat, it has a 13 1/4 17 propellor on it. The boat will turn 5900 wide open, whats the verdic is this ok or do I need a 19 prop if I am correct that will drop the wide open rpm to 5500 it seems to run great at 5500 now what are your thoughts?
 

rickdb1boat

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Jan 23, 2002
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Re: Prop question

You are in the perfect range! If that's with a light load with only you aboard, you're good to go!!!
 

walleyehed

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Re: Prop question

Ditto on Ricks assesment....Leave it alone, 5500R's just doesn't give enough room when loaded down.
 
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