[nglauer]

I have a friend who is selling this prop (pictures attached). I do not know the pitch/diameter/make/model etc. Any help identifying what it is and if it is worth making an offer is greatly appreciated.

Here is the following info I have.....


Prop has the following marks:

The number "4" is stamped on the top edge of each blade

The letter "U" is stamped on the main body between two of the blades

There is a "Square box with a V looking shape" stamped on the inner edge of the hub

The hub looks to be rubber

Spline count is 15?

Diameter - unknown - how do you check? do you just measure across?

Pitch - unknown - how do you check?

Any help is greatly appreciated. I'm just not sure what it is.. what it's worth.. or if it'll even work on my 2001 Diablo 180 w/3.0L?

Thanks,
Nick

[nglauer]

Again, I appreciate all the help. I would like to upgrade to a stainless prop - but obviously don't want to buy something that won't work on my boat - or help my boat.

I was told to "just make an offer" on it - so i don't want to insult him either, as he may know what it's worth - or think it's worth much more than it is. To me, i'm unsure what it is other than stainless lol. I would think any manufacturer proud of their products would at least mark their name on it?

[Andy b]

Well it's a cleaver so you won't get any bow lift from it.
Infact cleavers are used on race boats with heavy outboards to give stern lift, which is not a bad thing on a Mariah.
just depends on size???
stick it on and try it. just be aware that they can cause a hook in a following sea!

[Andy b]

[nglauer]

I'm thinking it's a bad match for my little 3.0L without trying it. I thought I might be able to pick it up for really cheap though... odd that it doesn't have any markings other that a stamped letter and the #4 on each blade.

Thanks again!

[Andy b]

Hmmm! yes. I forgot you had a 3.0L
maybe not then! ship it over and i'l give it a go

[nglauer]

My buddy seems to think it's worth 200.00 lol... i'm laughing because I know it's not worth that for me. However.. maybe it is worth that to someone else. I know absolutely nothing about props. I spoke to the local marina today and they had no idea what brand it was either. But, they are going to send my 19p prop off for repair so I can swap it with my 17p. I'm also considering trying a 21p although that might be to much pitch for my 3.0

[rajjneef]

So... He doesn't know jack about it EXCEPT it's worth $200?

[nglauer]

lol... kinda. He has a windshield set i would love to have too.. but he wants 1800.00 for it... but that's to high for me, but probably more spot on price wise than the prop price

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[mikeyt]

Originally Posted by nglauer

My buddy seems to think it's worth 200.00 lol... i'm laughing because I know it's not worth that for me. However.. maybe it is worth that to someone else. I know absolutely nothing about props. I spoke to the local marina today and they had no idea what brand it was either. But, they are going to send my 19p prop off for repair so I can swap it with my 17p. I'm also considering trying a 21p although that might be to much pitch for my 3.0

A 21" pitch is too much for your little 3.0.... unless of course you want to add a large sail to your boat and wait for a strong breeze before trying to hit the throttle so that you can get it up on plane. Stick with the 17" or the 19" max.