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I have a 98 175 5series with a 3.0. I am wondering about prop choices. The drive is 2.0. I believe most had a 1.98...if that helps. Sea ray suggests a 14.25x23 on the closest match I could find using there prop chart.....Any suggestions and experience would be appreciated. I am looking for an...

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Can you guys throw some numbers at me for the prop sizes and top speeds of your five series so I can start somewhere. My motor is a 3.0 and I am in florida so elevation is no issue. Thanks....

Can you guys throw some numbers at me as far as prop size and top speed for your 5series. I have a 3.0. I want to know where to start and what to expect for performance. Thanks....

Man it must be late......disregard the motor question. I just read your sig 4.3....obviously in your boat. Wish mine was. 48-49...thats a nice mph.....oh well I'll see what she can muster up soon enough....my 89 160br 3.0 pulled to nearly 45 mph trimmed perfect on a flat day going downhill with...

Thanks for the photos. It looks like I might be alright. Which motor do you have? Mine is a 3.0. Here are a few photos....of the "project" This is with nothing in the boat. 1/3 tank of fuel...... With three people it gets down below the lowest pinstripe. That was my worry. As I removed...

I am finally getting our 98 175 5 series on the water. We bought it as a project and boy is it. I pulled the motor replaced motor mounts, gimble bearing, bellows, rebuilt the carb, replaced the missing stolen outdrive with a used one, new bearing retainer. Seemed like good progress...... But...

Hello to all. I am obviously new to the site. I own a 98 175 5series I/O that my wife and I bought ourselves as a project boat with our wedding money. My prior boat was a 89 160BR I/O. I still have it, but it suffered from water intrusion and the stringer structure rotted out. It is currently...