Prop question for newbie..>need some help...

[bluebrownie]

got a 15hp gamefisher, 1996,... has a prop on it that says p715...

my manual says it has a diameter of 8 3/8, 3 blades, pitch of 6, aluminum...

It is all bent..but i'd like to get another new prop..that will give me more speed... HOW DO I GO ABOUT TRYING TO LOCATE ONE? what am i looking for...?manual says my current prop is for standard loads... but it also lists other props...
for very light loads, average loads and Heavy loads...etc...

help...tx

 

[steelespike]

Re: Prop question for newbie..>need some help...

I think that age Gamefishers were made By Merc or Force Model number will tell.Usually somewhere on the mounting bracket.

 

[dazk14]

Re: Prop question for newbie..>need some help...

The prop is easy to find...not cheap ~$90. Made by Mercury "Quicksilver".

The standard prop on the 9.9's is a 9 inch pitch (FP6477) and that works well on the 15hp for smaller tiller aluminum boats.

Count the number of splines on the prop shaft and report back. Iboats is claiming a Quicksilver Black Diamond prop will fit, which surprised me.

What is the serial/model number of your motor. What boat is this on, typical load, max gps speed, rpm, etc.. all the usual stuff if you have it.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Prop question for newbie..>need some help...

I wonder if its an Eska prop is small 8 3/8 X 6 Force is 9 3/4 X 6 1/2, no 6". Merc is also 9" or more diameter.
no 6" listed here at boats. Eska model begins with 217.