I have a 1998 232 Gulf Stream. It had a OX66 250 hp and I am repowering to a 2007 Honda 225 4 stroke. I am seeking advise a what prop to run with the 225 Honda. I realize that the 225 Honda is a little under powered but I got a great deal on the Honda. The Honda was not my first choice but a deal I could not turn down. The Honda has about 1000 hours and runs good. Trim Motor and alternator just replace and no known issues. Any feedback on the 225 Honda would be appreciated as well, good or bad. Thank you to all for your feedback.
1998 232 Gulf Stream Honda 225
- Thread starter Lazerman
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You're probably going to want to no more than a 15" pitch - as you know the GS is a heavy 23, and with a heavy 225 that is not going to be a speed demon but as long as you prop her to rev at 5600-5800 WOT you'll be fine.
Using a prop calculator to back into pitch (assuming 5800 rpm/1.86 gear ratio/10% slip) and a 40 mph top speed (possible?) returns a 15 pitch.
Good luck!
Using a prop calculator to back into pitch (assuming 5800 rpm/1.86 gear ratio/10% slip) and a 40 mph top speed (possible?) returns a 15 pitch.
Good luck!
fordfisherman
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I have a 96 248 Voyager with a hardtop and an 02 Honda 225 with 600 hours. With a 15-1/2x15p prop I turn 6000-6100 RPM and can see 42mph on a good day with the right sea conditions. The Hondas like to be in the 5800-6000 range WOT. These Hondas wind up pretty good when the Vtec kicks in. Things to look for; Check the mid-shaft bushing on the driveshaft (plenty of info online if you google it). Its a yearly maintenance item to grease thats may not be in the manual. There is a VST drain that located on the starboard rear of the VST tank. Good to drain periodically if the screw is not seized. Change the high pressure and low pressure fuel filters every season as well as drain the fuel water separator. I remove and clean my VST yearly (especially the fine mesh screen under the high pressure pump); My motor hates ethanol fuel, not sure where you're located, but if you can run ethanol free thats a plus. Startron and ring=free with every fill up. I run a 2 micron fuel water separator on the boat also. Replace or clean the thermostats, and replace spark plugs yearly. Water pump I do at 200 hours.
Visit Marineengine.com, lots of Honda info there. Good luck with the new rig, the Gulfstream is a sweet ride!
Visit Marineengine.com, lots of Honda info there. Good luck with the new rig, the Gulfstream is a sweet ride!
Thank you Art and fordfisherman. I appreciate the advice and the information. You have been very helpful. I'm all about functionality and getting there and back home and not worried at all about speed. Thanks again for the advice.
Frank
Frank