1968 6hp prop

[Fishahollik]

I have a 1968 6hp johnson that currently has a 2 blade prop. I use it for back trolling and trolling, but it struggles to move the boat with the two blade. I am trying to find a 3 blade prop that fits it.

 

[tx1961whaler]

Re: 1968 6hp prop

Michigan Wheel propellers
12068
12007
12008
12101

Some of these are available here at iboats. Click on the "Johnson Propeller" thing at the top of this page.

 

[Fishahollik]

Re: 1968 6hp prop

Thanks, I was hoping to stick with a Johnson prop.

 

[steelespike]

Re: 1968 6hp prop

I don't understand your Johnson insistance.Imo I don't think Johnson makes props.
Its very likely they are contracted to their specifications.
Also you do realize that Evinrude and Johnson are the same motor but for the cosmetics.
What size boat are you pushing?
There are 4 OMC Evinrude/Johnson props listed on ebay right now they are black but you could paint to match your motor.

 

[Fishahollik]

Re: 1968 6hp prop

pushing a 1750 mirrocraft. I would like to stick with OMC prop as I have had two diff Mich props...not impressed. Although I will admit this was some 15+ years ago. Yes, I am aware that Johns/Evin are same (Back then). The ones listed will not fit. (From looking at the photos)
My prop requires a shear pin, not spline or tabbed shaft.

 

[tx1961whaler]

Re: 1968 6hp prop

Those are all for pin drive gearcases. The pictures are not for any particular type of prop.

 

[steelespike]

Re: 1968 6hp prop

+1 those are generic pictures.
Description is "non thru hub pin drive"
If your only trolling an 8" will probably work
you may have to look for a lower number if it is your primary power.

 

[etracer68]

Re: 1968 6hp prop

I find it hard to belive the 6hp doesnt get the job done. I push my 16ft glass boat with a 4hp, and it has no issues. I have a three blade, and a single lunger, and it pushs the boat @2mph trolling with just 10% over idle rpms. Can you put a pic of a shot of behind the motor down, and where the AV plate is to the bottom of the boat directly in front of the motor.

 

[Fishahollik]

Re: 1968 6hp prop

I found a great deal on a new three blade. Thought Id share the source if thats ok.

http://www.firstchoicemarine.com/search.aspx?SearchTerm=2011-083-08-P

 

[steelespike]

Re: 1968 6hp prop

Hope it solves your problem let us know youre results for future reference.

 

[Fishahollik]

Re: 1968 6hp prop

Recieved the new prop yesterday, it fits better than the original OMC two blade, nice snug fit on the shear pin. Waiting to get the EMM back for my 75hp ficht and I will be water ready to test them both!