150 hp under powered - Page 3

macojoe · #21 02-17-2007, 01:15 AM

You got to be kidding?? :o

reelapeelin · #22 02-17-2007, 02:34 AM

Is he still access DENIED??... ;D ;D ...

steplift20 · #23 02-17-2007, 11:37 AM

let me tell you what i have i have a 150 black max 1988 mercury o,b, and was not happy with the performance then i asked the question that your asking and was told to put on a 15x17 prop i was turning a 13 1/4 x 19 now im very happy so its allmin the prop size

steplift20 · #24 02-17-2007, 11:42 AM

let me tell you what i have i have a 150 black max 1988 mercury o,b, and was not happy with the performance then i asked the question that your asking and was told to put on a 15x17 prop i was turning a 13 1/4 x 19 now im very happy so its all in the prop size sorry about that when i go out there are 3 adults 235 ld 180 160 thats like 600 lbs or people plus my takle and gas i have a 55 gallon tank so i figure i must have 1000 lbs on board and i go top speed about 34 mph on my gps with bad bottom paint chips and old so im happy and when you hit the throttles it will throw you back i like that so a 150 yep its good more is better in my book but a 150 is a good choice

reelapeelin · #25 02-17-2007, 01:56 PM

Step...glad that new prop worked out for ya!! ;) 8) ...

macojoe · #26 02-17-2007, 09:48 PM

You can have a 300 hp on there if your not propped right its all worthless!!

steplift20 · #27 02-18-2007, 05:06 PM

yep it worked out reel nice thanks its like i new motor

menacer · #28 02-18-2007, 09:59 PM

I am also using a 15x17 ss prop on a 155 commercial evinrude. I get about 38 mph wide open. Is the 15x17 prop used by most of you on a step v 20 ? I was going to try some different prop sizes but I think I'll leave it alone if that's the best torque and speed I'll get. Dennis

macojoe · #29 02-19-2007, 03:37 AM

I use a 15X15 1/4 I have used the 17 but I like the out of hole better then I like the top speed.
When there is 3 guys and 200+ pounds fish I need that little extra push!
But I stll get up to 38mph with a light load, and curz 30+ with all the weight and thats fine by me ;D

Stillrunning · #30 02-19-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by menacer

I am also using a 15x17 ss prop on a 155 commercial evinrude. *I get about 38 mph wide open. *Is the 15x17 prop used by most of you on a step v 20 ? *I was going to try some different prop sizes but I think I'll leave it alone if that's the best torque and speed I'll get. *Dennis

I've never herd of a 155 commercial Johnson what year is the engine. I had trouble matching my vin. number to part # when trying to find a few parts. The place working on my motor said that it was a Military issue and when I asked the difference they had no idea. They thought maybe a little more corrosion protection and gearing than the commercial engine.