Michigan Wheel Apollo props any good?

[scooper77515]

Looking at this one for 190hp volvopenta4.3 with sx outdrive.

http://boatpropellers.iboats.com/Vo...993205_Propeller/535/11237/?*******=947548533

 

[SparkieBoat]

Re: Michigan Wheel Apollo props any good?

I got one..it has done fine..

 

[scooper77515]

Re: Michigan Wheel Apollo props any good?

Never heard of them, wanted to make sure I wasn't wasting $350...

 

[SparkieBoat]

Re: Michigan Wheel Apollo props any good?

they been around for a long long time...
You should be satisfied.

 

[scooper77515]

Re: Michigan Wheel Apollo props any good?

Awesome, and they are about half the price of everyone else's props!

 

[scooper77515]

Re: Michigan Wheel Apollo props any good?

Hmmm. I just bought a stainless 4-blade prop, and looked at my current one to see what pitch it had, and guess what...Michigan Wheel!

 

[joewithaboat]

Re: Michigan Wheel Apollo props any good?

Looking at this one for 190hp volvopenta4.3 with sx outdrive.

http://boatpropellers.iboats.com/Vo...993205_Propeller/535/11237/?*******=947548533

I was considering getting one of these... Did you end up with one? If so do you like it?

Thanks!

 

[jestor68]

Re: Michigan Wheel Apollo props any good?

They appear to be copies of Quicksilver props.

 

[joewithaboat]

Re: Michigan Wheel Apollo props any good?

Being around for a while does not mean they make the best props. They are basically copies if Quicksilver props. Just not as "good". But they are cheaper, in every sense of the word.

I'm not doubting what you are saying. I generally believe that you get what you pay for.
As to them being inferior to quicksilver is that some personal experience you had or just talk that gets repeated.
I currently have a 500.00 3 blade merc. prop that needs a little repair work and was thinking of trying one of the not so expensive 4 blade props, apollo being on the short list.

 

[spdracr39]

Re: Michigan Wheel Apollo props any good?

I bought an Apollo XHS 3 blade stainless and it has far exceeded my expectations and was a great deal for the price here on iboats !!

 

[joewithaboat]

Re: Michigan Wheel Apollo props any good?

I bought an Apollo XHS 3 blade stainless and it has far exceeded my expectations and was a great deal for the price here on iboats !!

Thanks for the feed back!

 

[scooper77515]

Re: Michigan Wheel Apollo props any good?

I ended up with the 4-blade stainless Stiletto Baypro as described below, in my signature. Planes at a much lower speed, doesn't lift the nose nearly as much when you gun it, and holds a steady lower speed without coming off a plane. It has been a great prop for my wakeboarding, and my wife's driving while she tows me.