What is a fair deal when exchanging props at a shop?

[Mike Robinson]

I have an aluminum 14 1/2 by 19 three blade prop and a stainless 14 1/4 by 21 three blade prop both of which are too high a pitch for my boat. (wot of 4000 rpm with aluminum prop, should be 5400) I am heading for civilization next week and taking both props with my in the hopes of trading for smaller pitch. What can I reasonably expect in the way of a deal for exchanging these props? Or would I be better getting them repitched? Both props are in fair condition with only minor nicks.<br /><br />Thanks in advance.

 

[roscoe]

Re: What is a fair deal when exchanging props at a shop?

Sell them on ebay or trade them in if you can, don't expect much if you trade them in.

 

[stevens]

Re: What is a fair deal when exchanging props at a shop?

On ebay, good name-brand props in good shape go for USD 50-150, sometimes more. The better shape, the more specific the text, and the more pictures; the higher they go.<br /><br />What kind of props are yours?

 

[Mike Robinson]

Re: What is a fair deal when exchanging props at a shop?

I never considered e-bay because of my location (Remote islands off west coast of British Columbia near Alaska). I would expect shipping charges are high.<br /><br />I don't know what brand the props are, they came with the boat and I didn't notice any logos or such.<br /><br />My neighbour uses ebay, maybe I should talk to her about shipping costs.<br /><br />Thanks for your suggestions!