What size prop?

[NuffDaddy]

Just ripped the shit out of my prop, so I need a new one. Have no idea what my old prop is and there isn't any way to tell any more. It's a late 1980s evenrude 40hp. I don't care about top speed, but I want to be able to get a heavy load up on plane. What size should I look at getting?

[Bootlipkiller]

Just ripped the shit out of my prop, so I need a new one. Have no idea what my old prop is and there isn't any way to tell any more. It's a late 1980s evenrude 40hp. I don't care about top speed, but I want to be able to get a heavy load up on plane. What size should I look at getting?

I would try a 15 pitch but check with your local outboard dealer. I ordered a 15 and a 17 for my Johnson 50 and the 15 is better top end. The 17 may be to much for a 40. Jehler would be a good source of info also.

[NuffDaddy]

Thanks boot!!
What do you all recommend for prop material...aluminum, stainless, or composite?

[3legged_lab]

Thanks boot!!
What do you all recommend for prop material...aluminum, stainless, or composite?

Whatever you can afford.

[Bootlipkiller]

Thanks boot!!
What do you all recommend for prop material...aluminum, stainless, or composite?

Whatever you can afford.

X2
You can buy 3 or 4 referbished steel props for the price of 1 stainless. With your obsession of shooting Kentucky tuna your probably in a lot of shallow water. I would go cheep, you know it will happen again!:)

[DeadEye_Dan]

I'd stay with aluminum...much better to have your prop look like it does than to grenade your lower...stainless doesn't give like the aluminum does and you end up wrecking expensive parts.

[NuffDaddy]

Ok thanks. That's what I was thinking. The boat is only used for Bowfishing and duck hunting so I'm seldom in more than 5 FOW unless I'm in a river channel.

[jehler]

Take a close look at that prop on te end of the Hub, no part number?

[3legged_lab]

Take a close look at that prop on te end of the Hub, no part number?

He ground it off.

[NuffDaddy]

Take a close look at that prop on te end of the Hub, no part number?

037T
Didn't think of that thanks.

[NuffDaddy]

Take a close look at that prop on te end of the Hub, no part number?

He ground it off.

The hub is all there. Rust the fins are all gone.

[NuffDaddy]

Just

[NuffDaddy]

Take a close look at that prop on te end of the Hub, no part number?

He ground it off.

Or is this a joke about me stealing shit.

[assateague]

Take a close look at that prop on te end of the Hub, no part number?

Johnny Boomerang strikes again.

[jehler]

Take a close look at that prop on te end of the Hub, no part number?

037T
Didn't think of that thanks.

think that is a Michigan wheel prop number, not sure but start there

[jehler]

Take a close look at that prop on te end of the Hub, no part number?

Johnny Boomerang strikes again.

for the record I was only Johnny boomerang for 3 years or so...dammit

[NuffDaddy]

Take a close look at that prop on te end of the Hub, no part number?

037T
Didn't think of that thanks.

think that is a Michigan wheel prop number, not sure but start there

Will do...thanks.

[3legged_lab]

Take a close look at that prop on te end of the Hub, no part number?

He ground it off.

Or is this a joke about me stealing shit.

No it was supposed to be a joke about you abusing it in the rocks. Poorly done I guess.

[NuffDaddy]

I know it's hard to read, but it says 12 1/4 R 15 MWC
Does that mean it 12 1/4 diameter and 15 pitch?

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[triplecurl]

I know it's hard to read, but it says 12 1/4 R 15 MWC
Does that mean it 12 1/4 diameter and 15 pitch?

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Yep

[NuffDaddy]

Ok. Thats what I thought. Thanks.

[triplecurl]

Check iboats.com. They have some pretty good prices on props. You should be able to get a new one less than $90 shipped to your door. That's for a Solas aluminum, not a Michigan Wheel.

[MuddyWaterWarlock]

I wouldn't waste my time with a solas aluminum prop. Had one once, hit a 2 inch tree limb and bent it. Straightned it with a small piece of wood I found and my hands. Either I am a real bad ass or that shit is soft!

[assateague]

Just think of it as one big, 3-pronged shear pin.

[triplecurl]

I wouldn't waste my time with a solas aluminum prop. Had one once, hit a 2 inch tree limb and bent it. Straightned it with a small piece of wood I found and my hands. Either I am a real bad ass or that shit is soft!

Your probably a real bad ass. They definitely aren't the best prop. But duck hunting, which is what I primarily use my boat for, I am prone to hit something so I just buy a cheaper one that way it isn't so painful when it comes time to buy a new one. I like Assa's analogy. It's a three pronged shear pin.

[NuffDaddy]

The old prop I had was from Michigan wheel, but it was discontinued. I believe this is their replacement prop for it. Same OEM #, but a different part number. Same diameter and pitch, 13 tooth and through hub exhaust. Looks like I found what I was looking for. I figured it was going to be close to $150 so I'm happy.

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[triplecurl]

The old prop I had was from Michigan wheel, but it was discontinued. I believe this is their replacement prop for it. Same OEM #, but a different part number. Same diameter and pitch, 13 tooth and through hub exhaust. Looks like I found what I was looking for. I figured it was going to be close to $150 so I'm happy.

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Buy it. Most of the one's I've seen like that are around $120 if I remember right.

[NuffDaddy]

Already did. I was surprised at the price too... Figured it was refurbished, but it was brand new in the package.

[Goldfish]

I'm going to go pick it up from Hopkins before they ship it to you

sent from a phancy fone

[NuffDaddy]

I'm going to go pick it up from Hopkins before they ship it to you

sent from a phancy fone