Prop for 03 zx225 with a SHO on it

[markstat]

I just put a SHO on my 03 zx 225 what would be a preferred prop. I could get 70 to 72 with 27T1 on my ox66. What y’all thoughts. Thanks

[mrdeath]

You could try that 27 on the SHO, but doubt it'll turn 6k. 25 T2 is the current Yamaha prop that should run good on that boat.

[markstat]

Thanks but was going to try to stay away from the T2’s.

[mrdeath]

Then a 25 Tempest or Turbo FXP would be good choices. Also might try a Solas Scorpion. If so, you'll need a 23 as they're very stiff props. I have one and it's a great prop, but I can't turn enough RPM with it. I'll probably send it off and see if I can have it pitched down a bit.

[utinator]

I would keep that T-1. Try it out first. If you can't turn it 6k rpms, report back. It might need to be re-pitched in order to keep the rpms up. I definitely wouldn't recommend the newer (SHO) T-1, or the T-2. Those old vented T-1s are worth their weight in gold.

[markstat]

How will it do with the vented holes. I figured it needed to be nonvented

[78Staff]

I just put a vented Tempest 25P (not PVS, the older style) on my SHO 225 to test it - I don't have any vent plugs so not sure how it will run, hope to test it out tomorrow. TBH when I purchased it (used) I didn't even think about the vents, so I dont know what type I would need.