[mikesull415]

Alright....I've read through just about every thread on here, and am pretty sure I need a 14.5" 19 pitch prop. The question I have is are there any particular brands to steer towards or away from? I've got a local marina here with a solas prop that'll fit but they say I'll need a hub kit as well and the whole package is about 139.

I guess this is actually a two part question.....as far as the hub kit goes....What exactly is the purpose. I'm assuming it just makes the propeller fit but honestly I know nothing about this stuff.

Mainly though I'm just curious about brands. I don't want to drop 4 or 5 hundred on a prop, and I'm going to stick with aluminum just because there's a lot of shallower spots where I boat and would rather break a prop than anything else.

[mikeyt]

$139 for a Solas prop & hub kit is ok. The hub kit allows for interchangeability of props so that if you buy a hub kit you wont need to buy another one if you buy a prop that uses the same hub kit.

Have a look at this link for props at iboats.com. It should give you lots of choice & a comparison on pricing. The 19" sounds about right for your boat but dont worry quite as much about the exact 14.5" diameter.

[DCB_MINDED]

I've also seen the hub kits strip out if you hit something...instead of breaking a prop, or god forbid an outdrive!