Decipher this please 48 74268A4 21P

[cliffblue]

This number is stamped on my stainless prop. I just spun the hub today and a very nice family towed my 21' Tracker Party Deck all the way across the lake so I could limp on in to the launch. They would not take money or anything. Many thanks to them and I will pay that forward one day. This prop is rough and needs to be retired to spare status. It performs very well but has a vibration, so I want to replace it exactly. The local prop shop says around $400. Opinions?

 

[mybadford]

Re: Decipher this please 48 74268A4 21P

13.75" diameter standard rotation 21 pitch

 

[jpwilly]

Re: Decipher this please 48 74268A4 21P

It's the part number from Mercury marine followed by the prop pitch. 48-74268A4

 

[cliffblue]

Re: Decipher this please 48 74268A4 21P

Thanks guys! After I posted this I clicked on the prop at the top of the page and found every thing except the diameter. The only 13 3/4" here is the Quicksilver Silverado. And it's $405.98. I see three 14" for around $300. Michigan Wheel Apollo XHS, Solas New Saturn and Solas Rubex. Opinions on these 1/4" larger props vs the Quicksilvers? What would a slightly larger prop mean to me in function to save $100? I see a used Laser II on ebay cheap, but the hub looks different. Says for my outdrive though.