Lost my prop.

[fcards]

Long story, but I lost my prop to the bottom of the lake. I have a 1978 Evinrude 115hp on an 18 foot Crestliner. I'm new to boating and I'm not sure what was on there. <br /><br />Can anyone suggest a prop size and pitch for my new prop? I want to be able to waterski with this boat. Also, I know I've lost the cotter pin, castle nut, washer and prop, but is there anything else that I would have lost?

 

[walleyehed]

Re: Lost my prop.

The thrust washer may have come off too...it's in front of the prop.<br />13-1/4X17, or 14X17 in aluminum should be close to putting you at 5700 or so-good ski prop with decent top-end.<br />And......Welcome aboard!

 

[fcards]

Re: Lost my prop.

Thanks for the info, walleyehed. I'll let you know how I make out.

 

[MYTJC]

Re: Lost my prop.

FCards, Remember to get a repair manual for your boat motor. It comes in handy let me tell ya....

 

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Re: Lost my prop.

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[fcards]

Re: Lost my prop.

Thanks, MYTJC.<br /><br />I'm going to look for a manual. I'm not sure if a generic manual would be as good as a shop manual for my specific motor. Any insight?

 

[fcards]

Re: Lost my prop.

I've been looking into getting a new prop. I've found in the prop finder here a Hustler High-Performance Aluminum Prop Housing 13-1/4 Dia. 17 Pitch with the Master Guard Hub kit. Just wanted to know what you think of this style prop. Are they as good as a regular "solid 1 piece" design or are they better?

 

[walleyehed]

Re: Lost my prop.

I can't say better or not...if you ruin a housing, a new one costs as much as a repair job on a standard prop.<br />The Hustler prop IS a decent alum prop. I think it would be fine.

 

[MYTJC]

Re: Lost my prop.

FCards,<br />The fella's here suggest OEM manual. I have 1 Seloc and 1 Clymers and they have great information for DIY....then if you get stuck you can always come here for further advice. These guys are great and i love this forum. The information you get is "priceless".