need stock info

[rustyh]

i have a 1983 16' bass tracker w/ 40 hp o/b ser#6140511 i have damaged the prop and cannont find a replacement the one that came on it is a 12.5-13 (the numbers off the current prop) i cannot find this specific prop for this motor the boat run great w/ it and would like to keep the same if possible but i donot ant to order till im sure it will be the correct fit and all also on a side note does this particular unit have a shear pin or hub , and should i replace when i change props

 

[Bondo]

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Ayuh,.. What Make is the Outboard,..??

 

[rustyh]

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duh i musta had a brain fart its a merc

 

[hwsiii]

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Rusty I show your boat weighs 505 pounds with nothing in it the motor is about 200 pounds 2 people and gear total weight about 1,300 pounds. Without the year of the motor I believe you have a 2 to 1 gear ratio and a top RPM of 5,500 RPM. The best choice for a prop is about a 13" pitch, but it is a borderline case as I believe you can run a 14" and gain about 4 MPH if you go down in Diameter 1/4 to 1/2". Here are my numbers.

H

 

[rustyh]

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if i understand this correctly i need a 12 "diam -14pitch in stead of 12.5 diam and 13 pitch

 

[hwsiii]

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Yes, that will give you a higher speed and keep the RPM right at where they are now Rusty.

H

 

[cribber]

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Not knowing the year of your O/B this is what Iboats has to offer for a 77-84 40hp Merc http://boatpropellers.iboats.com/Me...16942/?**********=230398349&*******=558998232

Try to stick with what you have for a replacement... then you can go up or down in pitch and still have a decent backup prop when ya need one!!!

 

[hwsiii]

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It appears to be a 1982 Cribber.

H

 

[rustyh]

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thanks for all the help

 

[hwsiii]

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You are very welcome Rusty, please let me know how everything works out.

H