Is this all I need?

[phiber_optikx]

I am new to boating and I'm sure that this question has been asked a million times. I recently bought my first boat and the prop is all beat to crap. The engine is a 1972 65hp evinrude. The prop currently installed is a 13x19. Is that number all I need to know to replace it? As in will any 13x19 prop work? Thank you in advance for answering my newb question.

 

[rscotth]

Re: Is this all I need?

Yea, that's all you'll need with the exception of material type. The first number is the diameter and the second number is the pitch.

RSH

 

[phiber_optikx]

Re: Is this all I need?

Ok thanks. Does it matter if I go aluminum or ss? I thought the only difference was longevity...

 

[steelespike]

Re: Is this all I need?

Just to be clear you have to look up props for a 72 65 hp evinrude or Johnson.
If your performance is good with a 13 X 19 then thats the number for you.
You may be able to have the prop repaired so you can get us a wot(wide open throttle) rpm and gps speed.
To help determine if your setup works.Some cells have a gps app.
ss props cost about 3 times that of aluminum. ss Will usually perform better
If you boat where hard contact (rocks) is likely stainless is more expensive to repair.