I have a 2005 Blazer 190 with an Optimax 225 on it. It has a stock Servicemaster lower unit and it is on the fritz. I want opinions of whether I should go back with the 1.75:1 ratio or move to a 1.62:1 ratio when I upgrade. I currently have a TXP OT4 25 pitch on it now. Is there any benefits or negative impact to the change? What do you guys think?
Brad
If I went with a 1.62, it would be in a Sportmaster case.
25 pitch tells me your doing mid 70's at best. Sportmaster is for consistent speeds of 85+. With 1.62's you'll have to run smaller pitch props to get motor in correct RPM band and most probably holeshot will suffer. I would look for a Gen1 torquemaster. Pretty affordable used ones around. Try Scream and Fly.
Joe Perez
Boatless white trash
With his set up now, the boat should run low 80s. That's dangerous with a 190.
Not with a 25 pitch prop and 1.75 gears.
Originally Posted by Rebel1
Joe Perez
Boatless white trash
If not, then he needs to let me set it up and drive it. But what do I know....
Rebel, You have no idea how much I would like to make that happen! You give me the word, a price, an address, and a date and I will hook up the boat... =)
Brad
Man, I have never charged for helping anyone...lol.
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