1973 Evinrude 6hp Fisherman - 6302s - What are my prop options?

[Heimtun]

Greetings all,

I have a 6hp Fisherman 6302s with a plastic prop that is in poor shape - the leading edges are rather flat - I would like to get an aluminum replacement.

The motor is on a 12 foot aluminum boat and may be used on a 17 foot sailboat.

My question is, does anyone have any recommendations on the standard 2 blade (new or used), a three blade aftermarket or something else?. Also, plastic vs aluminum?

Part numbers and/or sources would be appreciated as well.

Have a great day!

Thanks,

Wayne

 

[steelespike]

Re: 1973 Evinrude 6hp Fisherman - 6302s - What are my prop options?

Motor came with a 8 X 7 1/4. 2 blade. Should work fine on the 12 ft. maybe ok on the 17 sailboat for maneuvering.
but not for cruising. Something like a Tinytach would help tell if the prop is right.
On the 12 footer you might need a tiller extension to get you in the middle seat. With that setup it should plane easily
and run 12 to 14 mph.lightly loaded.

 

[Heimtun]

Re: 1973 Evinrude 6hp Fisherman - 6302s - What are my prop options?

Thanks for this prop info SteelSpike.

Do you think it's worth getting an aluminum prop? And/or a three blade prop?

BTW, just ordered a TinyTach clone. Thanks for the advice.