2008 Suzuki 175HP prop - The Hull Truth

ron3604 · 11-01-2008, 11:12 AM

I bought a new boat 197 Pioneer with 2008 175 Suzuki and they put on a 16X21.5" stainless 3 blade prop. (BIG prop) I getting a max rpm 5500, spec is 5500 to 6000
The 16" prop reaches all the way to the bottom of the skeg
That Suzuki prop is listed for 2007, 200, 225 and 250 HP and I can't find one like it anywhere, so I think they just had it left over and wanted to get rid of it. The boat originally had a Suz 150HP and I had it maxed to 175hp
I am wanting to put on a 4 blade 14" because I run in real shallow water to get out. The 16" is already hitting and the skeg is not worn.
I have looked at all the prop web sites and none even list any 16" Dia props for 175hp, just 14" and few 15"
I am not going to drag the boat 50 miles back to Naples I don't have much confidence in the dealer.
QUESTION, IF I REDUCE THE DIA BY 2' TO 14" SHOULD, AND HOW MUCH TO REDUCE THE PITCH FROM 21.5" FOR A 4 BLADE PROP?

A1 Outboard · 11-02-2008, 08:50 AM

Just drop it to a 4 blade15 diameter that should help the rpms and the hole shot, That 16 belongs on a big motor. Normally a 4 blade is already one pitch less than what it says I would maybe drop back 1 pitch X15 Diameter. Your really not that far away as far as rpm's go don't over kill.