Need a new prop for my Merc 50hp 4 stroke.
Moving from a 15P to 12P (the 15 came with the motor but way off for this boat). Way below WOT target and slow in the hole.
I am no prop expert, that is for sure!
Noticed that Merc prop is about 1.5X the cost for the matching Michigan prop.
I know the Mich prop (#031016) is cupped from my reading, but not sure if the Merc (48-73134A40) is cupped or not.
Frankly, I am not even sure if cupping is good or bad for my application (17' alum fishing boat, often with 4 guys and some gear).
Questions:
1) Which do you guys prefer and recommend.......Merc OEM or Michigan props, and why??
2) Is the cupping a desired feature for my application?
3) Other considerations I should think about?
Many thanks....
Moving from a 15P to 12P (the 15 came with the motor but way off for this boat). Way below WOT target and slow in the hole.
I am no prop expert, that is for sure!
Noticed that Merc prop is about 1.5X the cost for the matching Michigan prop.
I know the Mich prop (#031016) is cupped from my reading, but not sure if the Merc (48-73134A40) is cupped or not.
Frankly, I am not even sure if cupping is good or bad for my application (17' alum fishing boat, often with 4 guys and some gear).
Questions:
1) Which do you guys prefer and recommend.......Merc OEM or Michigan props, and why??
2) Is the cupping a desired feature for my application?
3) Other considerations I should think about?
Many thanks....