Prop Options for 1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18

[jb93]

I have a 1957 Fastwin 18 that I am restoring that has no prop. It appears a 9 x 10 is the standard size without too many options available. Boat is a 14' mod v hull that weighs 300lbs plus 2 men at 180-200lbs each, 6 gal gas, and 50-60 lbs of gear.

Should I start out with a 9 x 10 standard? I have a Tiny Tach on order, but props are not returnable so I am hoping to get it right the first time.

This older style 9x10 pin prop looks to be available new from Michigan Wheel, Quicksilver and Solas. Solas is a little cheaper, but all around $75-90. Any recommendations on brand that has best performance and reliability? Also...what about finding an old OEM prop that might need to have a little tuning done to it and re-hubbed? Thank you.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Prop Options for 1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18

The 57 brochure indicates 9 1/4" X 11 as the "standard" prop, rpm range 4000 to 5000 Max speed on a light reasonably fast boat 27 mph.
I think if you want a prop that surely will work well with your load A 9" pitch should assure that.
It may be a little light but you could use it by being careful to not over rev with a light load.
If a bigger prop proved to much you shouldn't use it for any extended time frame.
A healthy 18 is a great performer,reliable and easy to work on.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Prop Options for 1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18

Darn it I used the wrong button again it recalls my partial post from an earlier comment.
The 57 brochure indicates 9 1/4" X 11 as the "standard" prop, rpm range 4000 to 5000 Max speed on a light reasonably fast boat 27 mph.
I think if you want a prop that surely will work well with your load A 9" pitch should assure that.
It may be a little light but you could use it by being careful to not over rev with a light load.
If a bigger prop proved to much you shouldn't use it for any extended time frame.
If you wanted to consider buying a second prop if the first was too much pitch I would go with a 10" pitch.
A new lightly tested prop should be an easy sell if you had to change.
If your considering used It can be a bit of a crap shoot. Could have a bad hub,poor repair, worn condition.
20 or 30 year old technology.
I'm pretty sure a new prop should have the latest technology. I know Solas uses squeeze cast technology
producing a more sophisticated prop.

 

[Texasmark]

Re: Prop Options for 1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18

Bringing back memories. Back when I was a teen I bought one of those engines brand new for $400. Mother let me keep it in my room as long as the fuel tank stayed outside. I kept it in like new condition. I came home on military leave once and was broke and had to get back to the base so I went into downtown Houston to the C. B. Delhomme rude dealership and found a salesman who couldn't buy it from me for the store but reached in his wallet and pulled out two new $20 bills which was all he had and apparently it was a rainy day reserve. I was sick to part with it and sicker for the price I got but I had to get back and the $40 did it.

Mark

 

[steelespike]

Re: Prop Options for 1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18

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