Need a new prop for my Merc 50hp 4 stroke.
Moving from a 15P to 12P (the 15 came with the motor but way off for this boat). Way below WOT target and slow in the hole.
I am no prop expert, that is for sure!
Noticed that Merc prop is about 1.5X the cost for the matching Michigan prop.
I...
In looking or a new prop for my 50hp - 4 Stroke, I have learned that there are a 2 different types from Merc.
Using a 12P for an example, one is #48-73134A40 and the other is 48-816702A40. The second one is described as "large blade area", yet is the same pitch.
Question: What is the...
I have a 17 ft. alumuminum fishing boat with a 2002 Merc - 50 hp 4 stoke.
WOT at 5000 rpm (with a sinlgle person). Hits about 30 mph with 3-4 people. Pleased overall with the peformance, but hole shot is slow compared to my old 50 hp 2 stroke.
When the boat is really loaded (occasionally when...
