Prop setup for 225 yamaha

[Dan I]

I have a 02 zx225 and I think it needs a new prop. but i need some help on getting the right one. It came with a 25-m on it and will run about 69mph at 5900rpm but I have 1/4 petal left. If I max it out the rpm is too high..I think its like 63-6400rpm. This makes me think I need a new prop, now I really dont know too much but does a 29 sound like too much pitch?

One more question, what is the diff. in a 25m and a 25t ?
I would be thankfull for some help..

[SkeeterJohn]

I run a 27P-T1 on my 225 and get around 5550-5650 rpm. I also have a 25P-T1 as a spare but it'll turn over 6000 if i let it. I may get it reworked sometime to drop the rpms down but i'm happy with my setup.... for now.

[wildkat7]

I have an 01 ZX225 and run a 27-T1 VMAX series prop. Turn 5900 RPMs at WOT. Fully loaded and 2 people I run 69-71 depending on the time of year. Only went over 6000 RPMs once when I hit a pontoon boat's wake that I didn't see...left the air completely...

[Z518 Comanche]

I always thought the m's should not be run on the 225's and bigger. It has a thinner blade. Easier to throw a blade. The T's are thicker and hold up better to the bigger horsepower welcome to BBC

[Dan I]

Sounds like I should try a 27...When I got the boat from "plapps " that 25m is what they put on it, probably just what ever they had laying around. So the M is thinner than the T? Is that the diffrence?

[DGipson]

I have a 2000 model ZX202 with a 2000 225 V-Max and I run a worked 27M. In these cooler temps its turning 5800 rpms @ 72. In the summer it drops to about 5600 and runs right at 70. Both speeds are loaded. Best speed I have ever seen out of it was a light load and 73.3.
I inquired about changing props to Mark Croxton before I had it worked and he told me to stay with the 27M...works good on my boat. Not sure if there is any difference between 2000 and 2002 225 V-Max.

Hope this helps.

[Z518 Comanche]

You might post in the Props forum and ask for imput

[21XDC]

Try a 26 TXP.

[Rich Z]

The “M” is not only thinner but also smaller in outside diameter. The “T” was designed for the hpdi gearcase but some guys use it on ox66. The “M” is a good prop but sooner or later it will throw a blade especially on heavy boats. Had 4 Ms before on my 02 zx225 and now run a 26TXP @ 5700, 70gps TX load and 73 light.