I have a 1996 loop 225 Ocean Pro with a 19 pitch ss Viper prop (in average condition) and I get on the average 2 mpg while cruising. My top speed with 4 adults, 2 cases of beverage, 60 lbs of ice and 40 gallons of gas is 48mph and thats at 6000 rpms (which was probably 1 mpg). I usually cruise between 3400 - 3800 rpms at a speed of 24-28 mph. I think a 21 pitch would be a perfect prop for me since I don't pull skiers or wakeboarders. I have not made the investment on a new prop since I'm thinking of re-powering with an f-150. Hope this info will help.
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1975 V-20 w/1996 225 Johnson
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