Question about a Mercury prop

[hotmod]

I have an 18' Bass Buggy pontoon with a 1994 60 HP Mercury 3 Cyl. 2 stroke engine.. The part number on the prop is 48-73132 10B. Can anyone tell me the diameter & pitch on this prop & also if it is a "pontoon specific" prop.

 

[drivehard]

Re: Question about a Mercury prop

Looks like an aluminum Mercury Force wheel....
15 degree aft rake
3" progressive pitch

10" pitch rating

Seems to be a popular 'toon prop although, Propellers that are expressly designed for pontoon boats have little rake and LOTS of cupping. These props are made of stainless steel because stainless can support the cupping that aluminum cannot. The cupping helps control the ventilation.

If you are looking to upgrade, maybe you could try a Stiletto Star I or Turbo Pontoon 1

 

[Bifflefan]

Re: Question about a Mercury prop

Its a 10" pitch Alum, 11" dia. (I think).