1992 50hp Force prop

[rogerwa]

Does anyone know what pitch prop this motor came standard with?

 

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Re: 1992 50hp Force prop

If it's the same as 1989, it is 11x15.5".

 

[rogerwa]

Re: 1992 50hp Force prop

I think the only diameter available is 10 3/8".. The highest pitch available would be 14 1/2" The same props would be used on 50Hp splined shaft models from 82-94.<br /><br />I am pushing a 21ft pontoon, and I don't know the numbers on my prop. I also have no way to measure WOT. But I am fairly sure I am running the OE prop. I have line on a great deal for a 11 1/2 pitch prop that I am looking at for a new primary prop.

 

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Re: 1992 50hp Force prop

Hmm. I'm not much of a prop guy, but I think you will be sorely dissapointed with the smaller pitch. How bad is your original?<br />I had mine reconditioned and it is like new,and only cost 28.35 to have it done.<br />If it's a really good deal,tho,by all means,get the 11.5pitch,and try it. And<br />if what I predict (let me re-emphysize, I'm no prop guy by any stretch), the performance suffers, at least you have it for a spare. I keep mine in the bildge, allong with extra shearpin and cotter, in the event the hub spins.<br />These engines are notorious for spinning the hub,which will leave you with only idle speed if you are lucky.<br />I bought my 50HP from my father's estate,and <br />he spun the hub 3 times that i know of. However it hasn't happened to me yet (on the 50).

 

[rogerwa]

Re: 1992 50hp Force prop

The reason for looking at the lower pitch is that I am guessing I am overpropped for the load, because face it, a pontoon is for parties. I don't feel that it is revving high enough and am afraid that I am stressing this engine. I plan on using a shop tach this summer to see where I am at with RPM, but at this point I can buy the prop , which is very slightly used, for less than your reconditioning.

 

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Re: 1992 50hp Force prop

WOW! That IS a good deal!!!!<br />Heck yes, go for it

<br />And I would come to the same coclusion on<br />being overpropped, and RPMs suffer.<br />My 50HP is on a 17foot B/R, and it takes<br />all the way to plane speed for the RPMs to<br />reach max. This is the same engine,stock prop, so that kinda tells it all.

 

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Re: 1992 50hp Force prop

Shoot, my 14' Bayliner with a Force 50 and a 12 1/2 pitch prop only goes 24 mph...<br /><br />These motors run well, but they're not powerhouses.

 

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Re: 1992 50hp Force prop

That is for sure,page62!!<br />Oh well,it wont mount a Vmax,alltough that would be a hoot