Plastic prop on '73 9.5 evinrude??

[alumadude]

I have a 73 evinrude 9.5. I bought it recently. It is in excellent shape. I bought it from the original owners son.
It has a plastic 3 blade prop.
A couple questions:
Did evinrude put plastic props on these motors?
I talked to a guy who is selling a metal 2 blade prop that he bought for his 9.5 but never used. Anyone using a 2 blade prop on 9.5

I would like to get a spare prop. Not sure if I should buy this guys 2 blade prop?

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: Plastic prop on '73 9.5 evinrude??

I would buy it, just so you have a spare. The plastic one would break pretty easy, if you should hit a rock with it. I believe the two blade would give you a little more speed too.

 

[Rick.]

Re: Plastic prop on '73 9.5 evinrude??

Great to see your question. I have the exact same motor with that same plastic prop (actually some kind of composite better than just plastic). Always wondered about it and I did find out it was the prop that came with the motor when new. Best of luck. Rick.

 

[boobie]

Re: Plastic prop on '73 9.5 evinrude??

OMC did have those plastic props back in those days. I've taken new mts out of the box and that was the stock prop.

 

[alumadude]

Re: Plastic prop on '73 9.5 evinrude??

So, anyone have experience using the 2 blade prop.
If it offers a little more speed, wouldn't I be giving up something in power?
I'm running the motor on an 14' Alumacraft F7.