1992 Javelin 389 with 1994 150 Johnson

[javelinbass]

Just came back from the prop shop. The gentleman behind the counter said I should be running a 22 pitch and not a 24 Raker. The Raker prop I have needs a new hub and a little work. He said I should just purchase another prop. I'm hitting upper 50's to low 60's (empty) at 4900-5100 rpm's. He said I should be in the 5500 range and a 23 or a 4 blade will do the trick. In research I see many people running the 24p Raker and not many 22's.

Any help would be appreciated.

[DanCard]

What is your prop shaft to pad measurement? You could be running too deep. What size jackplate do you have? I've had 2 389's and the 24 raker was the ticket on the one I had with a 150 evinrude.


Modified by DanCard at 3:39 AM 12/24/2011

[javelinbass]

Do you recall what your performance numbers were?

I do not have a jack plate and running aroiund 3.50 from the pad.

[DanCard]

sent you an IM

[fishnfool38]

Post some numbers as said above the 24 should be perfect if set up correctly.
I am running a 25 tempest plus on my 94 150 Intruder its perfect for my set up!

[djarrett]

I think you need your tach checked. 5000 rpm with a 24 raker and 60 mph( if thats gps) shows 6% slip. Thats an awesome setup or a lazy tach.

I run a 23 trophy to 5500 and get 60 mph gps for reference, pretty much the same boat.

[javelinbass]

It is gps....how do you check the tach for accuracy?

[rooster tail]

buy a new one. You should be running low 6o's with that
boat. I have a 389 w/ 7" set back, 200 hp running up in the 70's.

[PBR]

Hey rooster towing behind truck dose not count . big motor on back of boat needs to be running

[rooster tail]