Is it worth $$$ to refurbish or new for spare prop??

[prc03sx195]

I am debating whether to have my stock prop (alum 14x23) refurbished and used for a spare or just go buy a new one for my spare? I would like to have a spare in the boat with me. Is there anything special about the stock mercruiser prop?
My new michigan prop cost me 97.00.

Thanks paul

 

[JerrfyLube]

Re: Is it worth $$$ to refurbish or new for spare prop??

To have a prop refurbished your looking close to the 90somethin you would spend for a new one...

But the new one.

 

[bamabasser]

Re: Is it worth $$$ to refurbish or new for spare prop??

Is the old prop just dinged up around the edges? I have repaired friends props for a fraction of what most shops would charge, and they've been quite happy with the results. Repaired slight dings to chunks knocked out.

 

[180shabah]

Re: Is it worth $$$ to refurbish or new for spare prop??

Is there anything special about the stock mercruiser prop?

Actually, they are quite "un-special". You may want to check ebay, you can usually find those pretty cheap in like new condition.

 

[boat1010]

Re: Is it worth $$$ to refurbish or new for spare prop??

Are you happy with the performance of the old prop? Is the WOT RPM where it should be? I just would think that you could look at that when you are getting a new or used one. Maybe a little different pitch would be better. Have two props withe the same pitch is a little redundant. You might look at a little change to either improve the hole shot or a little better top end. Just a thought.. Good luck.

 

[junior1113]

Re: Is it worth $$$ to refurbish or new for spare prop??

i would referb a ss prop but not an aluminum