Prop Manufacturers

[riden]

Another Newbie question:<br /><br />I need a new prop, likely 2.<br /><br />My dealer wants $205 (Can) for a prop, I assume OEM.<br /><br />Is this prop any better than a Michigan Wheel, or any other after market prop?? Seems like a huge difference is $$.<br /><br />AND what is the difference between cupped and uncupped props??

 

[Gammabusa]

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Dont know about prices and quality but it is propeller info on this site, look here<br /><br /> http://www.boat-props.com/info/prop_info.cgi?page=cupping

 

[Ron G]

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Theres all kind of props right here to choose from at good prices.

 

[WillyBWright]

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On cupped props, the trailing edges of the blades have a curled lip that increases pitch and holds the water better in chop and turns. The prop prices here on iboats are downright phenomenal. I really don't know of a bad prop manufacturer. Michigan Wheel is probably the only one that makes more props than Merc.

 

[Purduebarry]

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Find out the make, model, pitch, size etc. If your dealer is worth it (goes the extra mile for you) pay the price. If not, load that info on the internet and get it for possibly less. Only trial and error, and being carful to match the WOT rated for the motor will get you the right performace regardless of price or who you bought it from.

 

[walleyehed]

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We want to reach the right WOT with the correct prop for your rig. There is no such thing as a "general" replacement...

 

[riden]

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On my prop right now is a 13 1/4--17 pitch<br /><br />I did Michigan Wheels prop finder and they recommend a 14 inch 21 pitch<br /><br />New boat to me, how much can I trust the internet???

 

[walleyehed]

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What was your max RPM with the 13-1/4X17???

 

[riden]

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Good question. <br /><br />I can't say I haven't had the boat in the water. The prop is bad and I showed infinite patience waiting to replace it first.

 

[riden]

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Originally posted by walleyehed:<br /> What was your max RPM with the 13-1/4X17???

I was running it with a 13-1/4 x 19 prop and max rpms were 6500.<br /><br />Evinrude 90 motor, I am thinking RPM's are high????

 

[Smig]

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This is one advantage of buying from a good dealer - ours will let you exchange the prop if it isn't the correct pitch (assuming, of course, it is not damaged or scratched up!)<br /><br />The way I see it - since initial prop. selection is so important, I would rather buy one correct prop. (and I don't mind paying more since it comes with hours of good advise!) than 2 or 3 wrong props.<br /><br />I am a newbie to all of this, so who knows, in a few years I may want a collection of props. for different purposes, but until then, I just want the right one - no lugging, no over-revving.<br /><br />Besides, we spend a lot of time in rivers and shallow lakes, so I'm sure we will grind a few up and will have plenty of prop. business to spread amongst the various sellers and repairshops!!<br /><br />Shaun

 

[Dhadley]

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Lets follow thru with the other post first and double check the tach setting. IE -- lets not throw money at a prop. Yet.