Hill Marine Signature Props

[atokarchik]

Just a note to people looking for stainless steel propellers. I bought a Signature 5 Blade from Hill Marine for my 4.3 litre Mercruiser Alpha One. I was really happy with the price (about $500) and was initially happy with the performance (plained very fast) but the prop sets up a really bad vibration. It's much worse than my beat up old Mercury aluminum prop.

I've been trying for about a month and a half to get them to send me a new one but they still haven't rectified the problem. I've been more than patient, but they are just dragging their feet. I WOULD NOT recommend buying a prop from these guys. The price seems good, but you've got to consider after market service too. I've lost my boating season because of this prop! I ordered it July 2, didn't get it until late July, and spend the entire month of August waiting for a replacement. We have a short season up here, so my boat is already out of the water (too cold for boating in September this year).

Buyer beware I guess.

Al T

 

[erikgreen]

Re: Hill Marine Signature Props

The only reason it should set up a "bad vibration" is if it's not balanced right. Take it to a local prop shop and have them check the balance. If it's balanced well, you're going to need to look elsewhere for the source of the vibration.. like a bent prop shaft.

Erik

 

[Bondo]

Re: Hill Marine Signature Props

but the prop sets up a really bad vibration. It's much worse than my beat up old Mercury aluminum prop

Ayuh,... It sounds like you had the vibration Before the prop swap, which means it may not be the prop at All....

Hill has been building props for a long Long time....
I'm guessin' you've got Other problems...

 

[Alumarine]

Re: Hill Marine Signature Props

A stainless prop being heavier will exaggerate any problem you already have compared to the aluminum.

Did you not have a spare prop to save your boating season?

 

[Glastron1987]

Re: Hill Marine Signature Props

Atokarchik, did you ever get the problem rectified? I need to reprop and am considering a Hill Marine 5 Blade Signature. Service is important to me.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Hill Marine Signature Props

Atokarchik, did you ever get the problem rectified? I need to reprop and am considering a Hill Marine 5 Blade Signature. Service is important to me.

Ayuh,... Take your question to the Prop Forum,...

Atokarchik hasn't been back since this was posted back in early September....

 

[Glastron1987]

Re: Hill Marine Signature Props

Sure, thanks.

 

[90stingray]

Re: Hill Marine Signature Props

Atokarchik, did you ever get the problem rectified? I need to reprop and am considering a Hill Marine 5 Blade Signature. Service is important to me.

I know this is prop forum stuff but I wanted to reply to this... I bought a signature 5 blade stainless. Had a vibration! Took it to a local shop found 3 heavy blades. Now with the cost to balance, I could have bought a high five at retail price. Stick with the quicksilver or mercury marine stuff. Hope this helps.

 

[fossill]

Re: Hill Marine Signature Props

For a little more than 500 you can get a brand new Merc High 5 if you shop around.

 

[Glastron1987]

Re: Hill Marine Signature Props

Thanks for the info. Good to know.