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Old 04-20-2009, 01:42 AM   #21

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I have one in aluminum 13.75" 3 blade 21P. I can find out what there are worth and work you a deal if your interested. Where are you at?

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    I just saw this.. I am in Barrie, and I would be interested in a prop. I need to see if there is a spare in the boat when I pick it up on Saturday regardless...
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    Old 04-28-2009, 04:28 PM   #23

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    Just to throw this out there because it happened on my bass boat! My prop was slipping and after some discussion and looking from a local prop guy (Old guy with lots of knowledge), all he did was put a lip on the backside of every blade which in turn caused the prop to catch more water, in return no slippage!
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    Yep, i've seen that work. That's why prop blades with more pronounced 'cupping' tend to perform better. You can go too far though.....
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    One more question about buying a prop. Do i need to take the prop off and determine how many splines there are or should it be universal for a set type of outdrive? And also when i order one does a hub come with it to match it?
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    One more question about buying a prop. Do i need to take the prop off and determine how many splines there are or should it be universal for a set type of outdrive? And also when i order one does a hub come with it to match it?
    It depends.....some places sell the hub kit as part of the prop package & some places separate the two. If you look at the i-boats site, they tell you what hub kit you need for each prop and application.
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    Hi,

    I have a 1993 2350Z with Merc 7.4 and Bavo 1, but unusaul outdrive lower with oil drain hole behind prop/ It had a 4 blade 15.25" dia 15" pitch prop. The max rpm is quoted at 4800 for the engine, but it will easily exceed this if I let it. Does this mean I need to go to higher pitch? I am relatively new to baits and am learning as I go. I forgot to mention that the boat also has the switchable option for through transom exhaust. Any advice is welcome. I guess I should also mention that I am in Utah and the altitude where we sail is usually around 5000 ft.

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    I guess I should also mention that I am in Utah and the altitude where we sail is usually around 5000 ft.

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    Yes, that makes a big difference. My boat was from CO where it had a 19"p prop. Here in IL I use a 23" You may also have a 1:1.65 gear ratio also. It does sound like your under pitched on that prop, a 17"- 19" may work but in hot humid weather you may need to switch back to the lower pitch.
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