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[xsmarine]

I am new to the inboard world so I want to start off easy. I have just purchased a 1993 3.0 4cyc OMC Cobra I was wondering if any of my outboard props will fit, I have both v 4 and v 6 OMC props. The boat is many miles away so I cannot check.

I am sure I will have a lot more annoying questions and will appreciate every answer

Thanks,
Craig

 

[Scott Danforth]

welcome aboard. I know the older stringer had the same lower foot as the V4. not sure regarding your cobra.

have you tried one?

 

[HT32BSX115]

I am new to the inboard world so I want to start off easy. I have just purchased a 1993 3.0 4cyc OMC Cobra I was wondering if any of my outboard props will fit, I have both v 4 and v 6 OMC props. The boat is many miles away so I cannot check.

I am sure I will have a lot more annoying questions and will appreciate every answer

Thanks,
Craig

Howdy,

Many of the props that "fit" the Cobras will also fit will also fit a great many of the older Evinrude/Johnson outboards.

I have 2 stainless props (a 17 and a 19) that I used on my former 460 King Cobra and both of them will fit a host of older (big) OMC outboards.

According to the iBoats application guide http://boatpropellers.iboats.com/Sea...licationGuide/

Your 93 Cobra has a 15 spline propshaft. I looked up my OMC 391290 SS 15"x17p stainless for example, and it appears that it fits just about every Cobra made and a long list of outboards up to and including the newer ETEC's.

If your props are for a 15 spline shaft and/or your engine is in the list above, you're good to go!


Cheers,

Rick

 

[xsmarine]

Thanks for your help. I went to the link provided and it looks like it is going to be the V 6 outboard props that are going to fit.

does anyone have a preference of stainless props over aluminum on the 3.0 l cobra. I always used stainless on my outboards but just thought I would ask, as I said I am a total newbie when it comes to inboards. I am planning on buying several different props for skiing and cruising.

Thanks again!

Craig

 

[Howard Sterndrive]

yes Johnnyrude V6, 15 tooth spline prop will fit 1990 and later 3.0 Cobra lowers.

as far as ss over aluminum - it's all about efficiency vs. price, and a slight increase in risk to a bent propshaft with ss, no different than making the same comparison on outboards.

 

[Scott Danforth]

I ran a 19 pitch and 17 pitch stainless (depending on use) on my 3.0 stringer. I found the 17p on craigslist for $35 that someone forgot to sell with the boat and was looking to get rid of it.