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Posted: **Sun Jun 16, 2013 6:23 pm**

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?

Posted: **Sun Jun 16, 2013 6:28 pm**

NuffDaddy wrote: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.

Posted: **Sun Jun 16, 2013 6:31 pm**

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

Posted: **Sun Jun 16, 2013 6:42 pm**

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

Whatever you can afford.

Posted: **Sun Jun 16, 2013 6:47 pm**

3legged_lab wrote:
NuffDaddy wrote: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!:)

Posted: **Sun Jun 16, 2013 6:49 pm**

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.

Posted: **Sun Jun 16, 2013 6:53 pm**

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.

Posted: **Sun Jun 16, 2013 7:01 pm**

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

Posted: **Sun Jun 16, 2013 7:32 pm**

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

He ground it off.

Posted: **Sun Jun 16, 2013 7:34 pm**

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

037T
Didn't think of that thanks.

Posted: **Sun Jun 16, 2013 7:38 pm**

3legged_lab wrote:
jehler wrote: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.

Posted: **Sun Jun 16, 2013 7:38 pm**

Posted: **Sun Jun 16, 2013 7:39 pm**

3legged_lab wrote:
jehler wrote: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.

Posted: **Sun Jun 16, 2013 7:55 pm**

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

Johnny Boomerang strikes again.

Posted: **Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:11 pm**

NuffDaddy wrote:
jehler wrote: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

Posted: **Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:12 pm**

assateague wrote:
jehler wrote: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

Posted: **Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:12 pm**

jehler wrote:
NuffDaddy wrote:
jehler wrote: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.

Posted: **Sun Jun 16, 2013 10:50 pm**

NuffDaddy wrote:
3legged_lab wrote:
jehler wrote: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.

Posted: **Mon Jun 17, 2013 4:54 pm**

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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Posted: **Mon Jun 17, 2013 5:22 pm**

NuffDaddy wrote: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

Posted: **Mon Jun 17, 2013 5:23 pm**

Ok. Thats what I thought. Thanks.

Posted: **Mon Jun 17, 2013 5:33 pm**

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.

Posted: **Mon Jun 17, 2013 5:46 pm**

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!

Posted: **Mon Jun 17, 2013 5:52 pm**

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

Posted: **Mon Jun 17, 2013 6:07 pm**

MuddyWaterWarlock wrote: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. :wink:

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.

Posted: **Mon Jun 17, 2013 8:50 pm**

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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Posted: **Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:44 pm**

NuffDaddy wrote: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.

Posted: **Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:47 pm**

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

Posted: **Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:07 am**

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

sent from a phancy fone

Posted: **Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:51 am**

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

sent from a phancy fone

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