Is this Michigan Match prop the same as a Vengeance?

[stevens]

Hi guys,<br /><br />On the iboats site, they have a close-out sale on a stainless steel Michigan Match propeller ( link ).<br /><br />Would anyone know if this prop is similar / identical to the Mercury Vengeance? (part number 48-16320A46 )<br /><br />And, as a follow-up question, has the Vengeance prop changed much over the years, or is an older one just as good as a newer one? (assuming both unused)<br /><br />Thanks!

 

[walleyehed]

Re: Is this Michigan Match prop the same as a Vengeance?

Stevens, I think that MWC prop is closer in design to the std quicksilver stainless.<br />The early Vengeance with a solid hub would be my choice, over a flo-torq hub.

 

[stevens]

Re: Is this Michigan Match prop the same as a Vengeance?

Thanks, Walleyehed.<br /><br />Do I understand you correctly that the Vengeance blade geometry has been basically the same over the years, but that the hub changed at some point to the Flow Torque system?<br /><br />I guess a solid hub is better for your racing purposes?<br /><br />I think I prefer a softer hub myself, as the solid hubs seem to be a bit harder on the gears when I shift between forward and reverse. Also, the soft hub saved me this summer when I got a rope solidly jammed in the propeller.<br /><br />What's you impression of the Vengeance by the way. A decent all-round prop, is it?<br /><br />Anyway, thanks again.

 

[walleyehed]

Re: Is this Michigan Match prop the same as a Vengeance?

I guess what I meant by "solid" hub was that the rubber hub was a factory installed one-piece unit insted of the flo-torq design...still rubber, but the press-in style, and not the new DIY 2 piece hub.<br />The blade shape has stayed the same as far as I know.

 

[stevens]

Re: Is this Michigan Match prop the same as a Vengeance?

Thanks - that's what I thought you meant by "solid" vs. a Flo Torque hub.<br /><br />Why would you prefer a solid type hub?

 

[walleyehed]

Re: Is this Michigan Match prop the same as a Vengeance?

Honestly, less parts to fall in the water while I'm changing props in open water....