It could work if you have the room, motor would just be much closer to the water, if a tiller model, that could be an issue depending on shape of the transom.
I have only tried that brand once, was not impressed but that does not make them bad. My best sucess has been with Michigan Wheel, not the cheapest but performance always good and when I need one repaired, my prop shop speaks highly of them. The key to having a prop match your boat is that the...
Any time a prop is replaced, go for the best for your application. What is your max rpm at wot ? Does it match the motors max operating rpm? Even going slow, the prop should be effecient to get the best from your motor.
Sitting in the water ( moored) exposed to the sun, stored tilted up are all things that will shorten a bellows life. Mine was stored on a trailer tilted down ( no stress) in a barn out of the sun, in fresh water only, so I got the maximum life from my bellows. I also only used Merc products...
You remove the mount in your driveway and add another belt, just zip tie it off to the side. When you old belt breaks, just loosen the alternator and slip the new belt in place. Adjust and go. Most everyone I know with a 3.0 does this, even got that tip right hear on iboats.
I have jump started hundreds of times with no issues either, but...there are those that have had serious explosions !! I go overboard when connecting batteries to be sure everything is good and proper, never been one to cut corners, but, look around, how many folks take chances,and don't...
What is so difficult, could change mine in a half hour or less. I always kept a spare zip tied in place so only had a couple of bolts to loosen to slide the new one into place. Now...if you can't acess your motor.....thats another story !!
Bottom line is, you need to look carefully for a serial or model number, mabey on your title, should be under cowl or on mounting bracket!!! As far as correct prop goes, there is no such thing...a correct prop is based on the wot rpm compared to the max rpm rating on your motor. In other...
If you have the right tools and nake a good setup ( home made in my case) it only takes a half hour to pull the drive. Gimbal bearing is easy to check by hand once drive is removed. If your mechanic tells you to spend 2500 bucks just because you have it off....you need to find another...
So the drive needs pulled not that hard....pulled mine off every fall in prep for winter storage. Had the opportunity to check everything over, lube, change lower unit etc. When spring came, install and ready for the water in less than an hour. Didn' t see it being a big deal...
If my motor is in very good condition, I go with what the mfgr recomends, even if it costs more, it is worth it !! Now, if the motor is a beater and only used ocassionally, I use Walmart Super Tech and have had good sucess with it.
You might need more than one prop, depending on the load and what your going to do for rhe day. Heavier loads require less pitch, light loads more pitch but if your skiing or wakeboarding, then a different pitch might be needed. No one prop will do everything perfect...
Is there a motor for it.....trailer ?....be prepared to spend a couple thou to get it ready for the water, plus motor, plus trailer. Not trying to scare you off, just trying to be honest.
Looks kike 60's era fiberglass boat. Just be aware that there is a plywood/ wood skeleton under that fiberglass that is, in all probability rotten after all these years. That will need removed and replaced to make the boat safe for operation. Imaging the boat collapsing at speed while your...
