Johnson Propeller Chart: Choose the Right Propeller for Your Boat Engine
Do you want to change your Johnson boat engine’s old propellers? For several reasons, you may compulsorily require to change the propellers of your boat engine. In such a situation, you mostly need detailed information about propellers and your engine.
It’s a pretty typical scenario that anyone may find himself in the middle of confusion regarding which propeller to buy or which propeller would be right for your engine. If your scenario also depicts the same, believe me, you need an accurate Johnson propeller chart to determine the right propeller for your Johnson boat engine.
Well, breathe a sigh of relief because you have come to the right place to eliminate your confusion. So, buckle up, and let’s get to know in detail and choose the right propeller for your boat engine.
Reading Guide of Propeller Chart (Manual Guide)
Before you jump into the chart, you must know a few factors to understand the chart correctly.
Specifications and Details of Engine
Model, horsepower, make, model, and years have been provided with every chart. So, match the information before choosing the right propeller for your boat engine.
Pitch and Diameter:
- Diameter: The diameter of a propeller is measured in terms of the circumference of the imaginary circle produced by the propeller’s rotation.
- Pitch: To put it simply, the pitch of a propeller is the theoretical distance, as in, the distance a propeller will travel with one full rotation of the propeller. The higher the engine’s rotational pitch, the quicker the boat will move.
In this guide, every chart has a diameter and pitch indication information for measuring propeller size. For instance, if a propeller size is 15 X 20, this means the diameter of the propeller is 15 inches, and the pitch is 20 inches.
Miscellaneous:
- In the “Length of the Boat” column of the chart, generally, the length of the respective boat is depicted.
- But if you find any name other than the length number, like “Pontoon, Cruiser, High Performance,” these are the name of the Johnson boat model.
- Moreover, if you find “All-Purpose” in the length column, it means that the propeller size will be applicable for all the above-mentioned model’s boats.
- RH in the chart means the propeller’s rotation is Right-Handed, clockwise.
- LH in the chart means the propeller’s rotation is Light-Handed, counter-clockwise.
- Extra Cup means the trailing edges of the propeller’s blades are geometrically curved toward the pressure face, and the curve is relatively high in the “extra cup” propeller.
- “(A)” “(B)” in the chart means that the respective information is the same for every mentioned boat, and the respective information is provided below each chart.
- Quicksilver company’s Propeller Number with the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Propeller Number for each boat has also been provided for your convenience.
Details of Johnson Outboard Propeller Chart
4 to 8 Horsepower All Models Boat Engine Propeller Chart
Horsepower, Model, and Years of the Boats.
- 4 HP 2‑Stroke Engine, Form the Year 1980 to 1983
- 4.5 HP DELUXE 2‑Stroke, Form the Year 1986 to 1995
- 5 to 6 HP 4‑Strokes, Form the Year 1997 & Newer
- 6 to 7.5 HP 2‑Strokes, Form the Year 1980 & Newer
- 8 HP 2‑Stroke, Form the Year 1980 & Newer
- Non‑Thru Hub Exhaust
- Pin Drive
9.5 to 14 Horsepower All Models Boat Engine Propeller Chart
Horsepower, Model, and Years of the Boats
- 9.5 HP, Form the Year 1964 to 1973
- 10 HP, Form the Year 1958 to 1963
- 10 to 14 HP Commercial, Form the Year 1982 to 1994
- Pin Drive
| Boat’s length (ft/m) | Propeller Size | Material | Blades | Style | Quicksilver Propeller Number | OEM Propeller Number | Hub System |
| All Purpose | 8 1/4 X 8 RH | Aluminum | 3 | Black Diamond | QA3178R | 387334 | Rubber Bushing |
8 to 15 Horsepower All Models Boat Engine Propeller Chart
Horsepower, Model, and Years of the Boats
- 9.9 to 15 HP 2‑Strokes, Form the Year 1974 to 2000
- 8 and 9.9 to 15 HP 4‑Strokes, Form the Year 2000 to 2001
- 13 Tooth Spline
9.9 to 15 Horsepower ‑ 4‑Stroke Johnson Boat Engine Propeller Chart
Horsepower, Model, and Years of the Boats
- 9.9 HP 4‑Stroke, year from 2002 and newer
- 15 HP 4‑Stroke, Year from 2002 and Newer
- 10 Tooth Spline
15 to 25 Horsepower- Johnson Boat Engine Propeller Chart
Horsepower, Model, and Years of the Boats
- 15 HP, From the year 1953 to 1956
- 18 HP, Form the Year 1957 to 1973
- 20 HP, Form the Year 1969 to 1973
- 25 HP, Form the Year 1969 to 1977
- Pin Drive
14 to 28 Horsepower All Models Boat Engine Propeller Chart
Horsepower, Model, and Years of the Boats
- 14 HP, From the year 1988 to 1989
- 25 HP, From the year 1978 to 1984
- 25 HP Commercial, From the year 1978 to 1991
- 28 HP, From the year 1986 to 1996
- 13 Tooth Spline
25 to 30 Horsepower – 4 Stroke Johnson Boat Engine Propeller Chart
Horsepower, Model, and Years of the Boats
- 25 HP 4‑Stroke, From the year 2004 to 2007
- 30 HP 4‑Stroke, From the year 2004 to 2007
- 10 Tooth Spline
20 to 35 Horsepower Johnson Boat Engine Propeller Chart
Horsepower, Model, and Years of the Boats
- 20 HP, From the year 1984 to 1997
- 25 HP 2 & 3 Cylinders, From the year 1984 & Newer (including ETEC)
- 25 HP Commercial, From the year 1993 & Newer
- 35 HP 2 & 3 Cylinders, From the year 1976 & Newer
- 30 HP 2 Cylinder, From the year 1984 & Newer (including ETEC)
- 14 Tooth Spline
40 to 50 Horsepower- 4‑Stroke Johnson Boat Engine Propeller Chart
Horsepower, Model, and Years of the Boats
- 40 HP 4‑Stroke, From the year 2000 to 2007
- 50 HP 4‑Stroke, From the year 2000 to 2007
- 13 Tooth Spline
40 to 75 Hp Standard Gearcase- Johnson Boat Engine Propeller Chart
Horsepower, Model, and Years of the Boats
- 40 HP 2 Cylinders, From the Year 1984 to 2005
- 48 HP 2 Cylinders, Form the Year 1987 to 1996
- 50 HP 2 Cylinders, From the Year 1975 to 2005
- 55 HP 2 Cylinders, From the Year 1976 to 1979
- 60 HP 2 Cylinders, From the Year 1980 to 1985
- 65 HP, From the year 1980 to 1985
- 75 HP 3 Cylinders, From the Year 1975 to 1985
- Sprint, From the year 1986 to 1992
- Formula E, From the year 1986 to 1992
- 13 Tooth Spline
45 to 75 HP Large Gearcase ‑ Johnson Boat Propeller Chart
Horsepower, Model, and Years of the Boats
- 40 HP ETEC, From the year 2004 & Newer
- 45 HP 2 Cylinders Commercial, From the year 1986 & Newer
- 50 HP ETEC, From the year 2004 & Newer
- 50 HP 2 Cylinders, From the Year 1971 to 1974
- 50 HP 2 Cylinders Commercial, From the year 1977 to 1979
- 50 HP 3 Cylinders, From the Year 1994 to 1999
- 55 HP 3 Cylinders, From the Year 1968 to1969
- 55 HP 2 Cylinders Commercial, From the year 1980 & Newer
- 60 HP ETEC, From the year 2004 & Newer
- 60 HP 3 Cylinders, From the Year 1970 to 1971, and again from 1986 & Newer
- 65 HP 3 Cylinders, From the Year 1972 to 1973
- 65 HP 3 Cylinders Commercial, From the year 1984 & Newer
- 70 HP 3 & 4 Cylinders, From the year 1974 & Newer (including 4‑stroke)
- 75 HP 3 Cylinders, From the Year 1975 to 1984
- 75 HP ETEC, From the year 2004 & Newer
- 13 Tooth Spline
| Boat’s Length (ft / m) | Current (mph/kph) | Propeller Size | Material | Blades | Style | Quicksilver Propeller Number | OEM Propeller Number | Hub System |
| Pontoon | – | 14 X 10 RH Extra Cup | Aluminum | 3 | Black Diamond | QA3828X | (A) | |
| Pontoon | 12 – 19 / 19 – 31 | 14 X 11 RH Extra Cup | Aluminum | 3 | Black Diamond | QA3830X | 382761 | (A) |
| 19 – 22 / 5.8 – 6.7 | 17 – 26 / 27 – 42 | 14 X 13 RH Extra Cup | Aluminum | 3 | Black Diamond | QA3832X | 391668 | (A) |
| 17 – 19 / 5.2 – 5.8 | 23 – 31 / 37 – 50 | 13 3/4 X 15 RH | Aluminum | 3 | Black Diamond | QA2208X | 391198 | (A) |
| 16 – 19 / 4.8 – 5.8 | 29 – 36 / 47 – 58 | 13 1/4 X 17 RH | Aluminum | 3 | Black Diamond | QA2206X | 391199 | (A) |
| 15 – 18 / 4.5 – 5.5 | 34 – 42 / 55 – 68 | 13 X 19 RH | Aluminum | 3 | Black Diamond | QA2204X | 390896 | (A) |
| 14 – 16 / 4.2 – 4.8 | 38 – 46 / 61 – 74 | 12 3/4 X 21 RH | Aluminum | 3 | Black Diamond | QA2202X | 389788 | (A) |
| 16 – 19 / 4.8 – 5.8 | 29 – 36 / 47 – 58 | 13 1/8 X 16 RH | Stainless Steel | 3 | Silverado | QS5136X | 389949 | (A) |
| 15 – 18 / 4.5 – 5.5 | 34 – 42 / 55 – 68 | 13 X 18 RH | Stainless Steel | 3 | Silverado | QS5138X | 389948 | (A) |
| 14 – 16 / 4.2 – 4.8 | 38 – 46 / 61 – 74 | 13 1/4 X 20 RH | Stainless Steel | 3 | Lightspeed | QS5140X | 394759 | (A) |
| High Performance | 43 – 53 / 69 – 85 | 13 1/2 X 22 RH | Stainless Steel | 3 | Lightspeed | QS5142X | 394760 | (A) |
| High Performance | 48 – 58 / 77 – 94 | 13 1/2 X 24 RH | Stainless Steel | 3 | Lightspeed | QS5144X | 394761 | (A) |
(A)- In the case of the “Hub System” for the boat engine of this chart, install Flo-Torq II, and the attaching hardware kit number is 835266Q1. You have to purchase it separately.
85 HP to 140 HP V‑4 Outboard ‑ Johnson Boat Engine Propeller Chart
Horsepower, Model, and Years of the Boats
- 85 HP V‑4, the Year 1969 to 1980
- 85 HP V‑4, the Year 1991 to 1995
- 88 HP V‑4, the Year 1981 to 1996
- 90 HP V‑4, Year 1981 & Newer
- 90 HP ETEC, the Year 2004 & Newer
- 100 HP V‑4, the Year 1979 to 1980
- 100 HP V‑4, the Year 1988 to 1993
- 110 HP V‑4, the Year 1986 to 89
- 112 HP V‑4, the Year 1994 to 1996
- 115 HP V‑4, Year 1973 & Newer
- 115 HP V‑4, Year ETEC 2004 & Newer
- 120 HP V‑4, the Year 1986 to 1994
- 125 HP V‑4, the Year 1971 to 1972
- 130 HP V‑4, Year ETEC 2004 & Newer
- 135 HP V‑4, the Year 1973 to 1976
- 140 HP V‑4, the Year 1977 to 1984
- 13 Tooth Spline
| Boat’s Length (ft / m) | Current (mph/kph) | Propeller Size | Material | Blades | Style | Quicksilver Propeller Number | OEM Propeller Number | Hub System |
| Pontoon | – | 14 X 10 RH extra cup | Aluminum | 3 | Black Diamond | QA3828X | (A) | |
| Pontoon | 12 – 22 / 19 – 35 | 14 X 11 RH extra cup | Aluminum | 3 | Black Diamond | QA3830X | 382761 | (A) |
| 22 – 29 / 6.6 – 8.8 | 14 – 28 / 23 – 45 | 14 X 13 RH extra cup | Aluminum | 3 | Black Diamond | QA3832X | 391668 | (A) |
| 21 – 26 / 6.4 – 7.8 | 24 – 36 / 39 – 58 | 13 3/4 X 15 RH | Aluminum | 3 | Black Diamond | QA2208X | 391198 | (A) |
| 18 – 21 / 5.5 – 6.4 | 30 – 42 / 48 – 68 | 13 1/4 X 17 RH | Aluminum | 3 | Black Diamond | QA2206X | 391199 | (A) |
| 17 – 20 / 5.2 – 6.1 | 38 – 50 / 61 – 81 | 13 X 19 RH | Aluminum | 3 | Black Diamond | QA2204X | 390896 | (A) |
| 15 – 18 / 4.5 – 5.5 | 44 – 56 / 71 – 90 | 12 3/4 X 21 RH | Aluminum | 3 | Black Diamond | QA2202X | 389788 | (A) |
| 18 – 21 / 5.5 – 6.4 | 30 – 42 / 48 – 68 | 13 1/8 X 16 RH | Stainless Steel | 3 | Silverado | QS5136X | 389949 | (A) |
| 17 – 20 / 5.2 – 6.1 | 38 – 50 / 61 – 81 | 13 X 18 RH | Stainless Steel | 3 | Silverado | QS5138X | 389948 | (A) |
| 15 – 18 / 4.5 – 5.5 | 44 – 56 / 71 – 90 | 13 1/4 X 20 RH | Stainless Steel | 3 | Lightspeed | QS5140X | 394759 | (A) |
| High Performance | 48 – 58 / 77 – 94 | 13 1/2 X 22 RH | Stainless Steel | 3 | Lightspeed | QS5142X | 394760 | (A) |
| High Performance | 54 – 64 / 87 – 103 | 13 1/2 X 24 RH | Stainless Steel | 3 | Lightspeed | QS5144X | 394761 | (A) |
(A)- In the case of the “Hub System” for the boat engine of this chart, install Flo-Torq II, and the attaching hardware kit number is 835266Q1. You have to purchase it separately.
90 to 140 HP-4‑Stroke – Johnson Boat Engine Propeller Chart
Horsepower, Model, and Years of the Boats
- 90 HP & 115 HP & 140 HP 4‑Stroke, Year from 2002 to 2007
- 15 Tooth Spline
(A)- All the boat engines of 90 HP to 115 HP mentioned in this chart are installed with Flo-Torq II, and the attached hardware kit number is 835283Q1. But you have to purchase it separately.
(B)- All the boat engines of 140 HP mentioned in this chart are installed with Flo-Torq II, and the attached hardware kit number is 835283Q2. But you have to purchase it separately.
100 HP to 300 HP V-4/ V‑6/ V‑8 Outboard ‑Johnson Boat Propeller Chart
Horsepower, Model, and Years of the Boats
- 100 HP V‑4 Commercial, Year from 1984 & Newer,
- 115 HP V‑4, Year 1995 & Newer
- 120 HP V‑4, Year 1985,
- 130 HP V‑4, Year 1995 & Newer
- 140 HP V‑4 (25″), year from 1989 to 1994
- 140 HP V‑4, Year 1985
- 150 HP V‑6 Commercial, Year 1993 & Newer
- 150 HP V‑6, Year 1978 & Newer (including ETEC)
- 155 HP V‑6 Commercial, Year 1978 & Newer
- 175 HP V‑6 1977 & Newer (including ETEC)
- 185 HP V‑6, the Year 1984 to 1985
- 200 HP V‑6, Year 1976 & Newer
- 200 HP V‑6 ETEC
- 225 HP V‑6, Year 1986 & Newer
- 250 HP V‑8, Year 1991 & Newer (including ETEC)
- 250 HP V‑6 ETEC
- 250 HP HO V‑6 ETEC
- 275 to 300 HP V‑8 Two Strokes, Year from 1986 to 1995
- 300 HP V‑6 ETEC
- 15 Tooth Spline
(A)-Engines of 1991 and newer engines use Flo-Torq II, and the hub kit number is 835265Q02. Similarly, engines of 1990 and older use the Flo-Torq II, and the hub kit number is 835267Q1. You have to purchase them separately.
(B)- For surface piercing applications with Torrent propellers, the hub system of a few boats shown in this chart includes the forward bushing 23-856163Q1 and a Flo-Torq hub kit. Here, you also have to purchase them separately.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)
Installing an over-pitched or oversized propeller in the boat engine can prevent the engine from reaching its optimal cruising rpm, ultimately increasing engine heat and wear. Even more than that, the engine’s performance may suffer, and its lifespan may be shortened.
A four-bladed propeller offers the most thrust and smooth cruising performance, whereas a three-bladed propeller often offers top-speed performance. Four blades, however, offer certain unique characteristics. Especially if the hull is stern-heavy, they frequently offer additional lift towards the stern, which basically aids in hull acceleration.
Adding Cup to the propeller actually increases the pitch distance. When the pitch distance increases, the boat covers more distance in one full-time propeller rotation. So, at the same RPM, the cupped propeller cross more distance than the propeller without a cup. So, yes, adding a cup to a propeller definitely increases the boat’s speed.
Final Insight
Okay, that was all. So, next time you are in confusion regarding choosing the right propeller for your Johnson boat engine, I hope this Johnson propeller chart will definitely fill up your need.
All you have to do is to
- Match the horsepower, year, model, and number of spline teeth with the given information first,
- Then detect the right propeller from the chart
- After that, match the length of your boat in the given information in the length column
- Finally, choose the right OEM or quicksilver propeller-numbered propeller for your engine.
So, yeah, your confusion about choosing the right propeller for your Johnson boat engine is finally eliminated.
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