Advice for purchasing a prop online

[hillsons]

I am nervous about purchasing something as complex as a prop online:

I can't tell whether or not this prop comes with the 13 spline hub:

http://boatpropellers.iboats.com/Ev...1-133-17_Propeller/91/6293/?*******=442332390

I have an 1989 120HP Evinrude 13.25 x 17

 

[90stingray]

Re: Advice for purchasing a prop online

That hub is pressed into the prop. If it took a removable hub... once you put it in the shopping cart it would itemize the prop and hub separately. You are good to go. I have bought several props from iboats, very pleased. iboats ships fast too. Goodluck!

 

[gbwaterm]

Re: Advice for purchasing a prop online

Solas site says it's a 13-spline for the 2-stroke engine. So if that's you it's correct.

You may want to look at the 4-blade - 2413-128-17, or possibly a lower pitch if the motor is working at top end now.

I recently switched from a 3-blade 14x19p factory to a 12.5x19p 4-blade AL Solas, 115HP Johnson 2005, 16' Fish/Ski stratos boat. I was a little apprehensive about the reduced diameter, but the boat is much smoother and feels quicker.

Iboats is excellent price and shipping, and I'm very pleased with the quality of the Solas so far.

Be sure - Iboats does not accept returns after you put in the water.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Advice for purchasing a prop online

Description is a 17" prop with 13 splines. what size is your present prop and how does it perform?
Now is the time for a change if your not happy.

 

[hillsons]

Re: Advice for purchasing a prop online

I recently switched from a 3-blade 14x19p factory to a 12.5x19p 4-blade AL Solas, 115HP Johnson 2005, 16' Fish/Ski stratos boat. I was a little apprehensive about the reduced diameter, but the boat is much smoother and feels quicker.

You were happier with the 4 blade and you kept the same pitch? How did your motor handle the change? lower RPM?

 

[gbwaterm]

Re: Advice for purchasing a prop online

You were happier with the 4 blade and you kept the same pitch? How did your motor handle the change? lower RPM?

Definitely happy, but a caveat. No tach right now, and the boat may be marginally over powered, but to my ear the WOT RPM is about the same or higher and it gets there faster. The boat is quicker and smoother, handles better, top speed on the boat speedometer is slightly higher now - from 42mph indicated to about 46. All of these differences are incremental, noticable and welcome but not major changes. Note however this is comparing a brand new unmarred prop v. a used and very slightly dinged 3-blade.

The 4-blade is 1.5" less in diameter. Everyone says diameter doesn't matter, still it has to have some effect. Anyow, when the tach gets repaired I'm going to test both props 'cause I'm curious too. I'll be very surprised if there is a significant difference.

 

[Texasmark]

Re: Advice for purchasing a prop online

I bought 3 props from this site with no problems and great prices.

Mark

 

[hillsons]

Re: Advice for purchasing a prop online

Thanks everyone, it turns out that this is definitely the spot to buy props.

 

[hillsons]

Re: Advice for purchasing a prop online

The 4-blade is 1.5" less in diameter. Everyone says diameter doesn't matter, still it has to have some effect. Anyow, when the tach gets repaired I'm going to test both props 'cause I'm curious too. I'll be very surprised if there is a significant difference.

Let me know what you find.