Prop fit - is it supposed to fit smoothly with the foot?

[BRYBURTON]

I'm putting on my new Trophy Plus 13-3/4 X 19 2014 Mercury 115 hp four stroke. I've tightened the nut borderline too-tight and it isn't pulling the prop secure to the foot. The first 3/16" of the prop is now inside the foot, but I thought it should fit almost completely against it.

It still needs 1/4" to be all the way in. I know I have the pieces in the right order. Is it right where it is?

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,... Looks just fine to me,......

 

[gm280]

I agree with Bondo, looks right to me as well. If you have near zero end play, happy boating...

 

[BRYBURTON]

I took it off again and made sure everything else was flush. I put it back on and am satisfied it's correct. I was very concerned because 2 previous props seemed to be almost completely flush with the foot. Thanks for your advice.

 

[Frank Acampora]

are you certain that you have the correct thrust washer? Some props require a different thrust washer than he stock one.

 

[BRYBURTON]

The prop came with the flow torq II hub kit that included the thrust washer. Here's a link https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/propellers/elite-series/trophy-plus/

 

[WIMUSKY]

As long as you use the thrust washer in the kit you're fine...

 

[Texasmark]

Looks good to me too. Prop nut torque should be around 55 ft-lbs and if properly installed (correct thrust washer and kit if a kitted hub prop) would have a few threads of the prop shaft sticking out beyond the nylon insert on the prop nut when secured.