Mac's River Runner

[TommyRox]

Anyone use or have used a Mac's River Runner prop protector? Are they worth the money?

http://www.propsavers.com/index.htm

http://www.basspro.com/servlet/cata...arClassCode=2&hvarSubCode=7&hvarTarget=browse

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Mac's River Runner

personally i have not used it, i think it would be fine on the 3 to 9 hp if you fish very rough terrain. HP above that i think it would have more disadvantages in performance than benefits.

 

[Kevin W]

Re: Mac's River Runner

It looks like it would work ok.
I don't have one but i also don't go in rivers.
i would agree that it looks like a good idea for a smaller motor.
I don't think I would put it on a big motor or i/o but i have not eaten too many props.

 

[TommyRox]

Re: Mac's River Runner

Thanks for the responses !! I agree that anything that is added onto the engine will decrease performance with the added drag. Unfortunately I bought this boat to run up and down rivers in Arkansas and needed the prop protection. I have a 1997 Bass Tracker Pro16 with a 2-stroke 40HP Mercury and want the protection but not for the price of too much performance loss. Thanks for the feedback !!
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[Motor Boater Bill]

Re: Mac's River Runner

If you get one, let us know how it does. I run the Cumberland River in Kentucky and have considered one of these since a rock or stump or some such (never saw it) cost me an LU a few years back.

 

[TommyRox]

Re: Mac's River Runner

You got it - still deciding