wrong prop on boat

tntt007

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i bought a 04 Glastron GX185 SF, it has the factory prop on it now, but a spare prop is in the boat (Ballisis 14.5x19 model # 345033) i think this prop was used on the boat should i be worried? i believe the prop should fit a different stern drive system, any thoughs?
 

Bondo

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Re: wrong prop on boat

i think this prop was used on the boat should i be worried? i believe the prop should fit a different stern drive system,

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steelespike

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Re: wrong prop on boat

What size prop is on it now?Specifically what do you think you need to worry about?Or why do you think there may be a problem.What drive do you have?
 

This_lil_fishy

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Re: wrong prop on boat

Depending on which engine you have I'd say it's underpropped. My GT205 with the 4.3 has a 21P prop and it runs right to the rev limiter (5100 rpm) but I am supposed to run below 4800. So I'd say you might be underpropped.

EDIT: I misread your post, it was kinda hard to understand. That being a spare prop should be fine. A spare prop would mainly be used if the regular prop failed or was damaged out on the water. You'd attach the spare and get yourself back to shore. It seems a bit small, but I'd guess you could use it for skiing if you had a heavy load (lots of people). Tough call without knowing which engine you've got.

Ian
 

TilliamWe

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Re: wrong prop on boat

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Big old Plus 1 there Bond-o!


tntt, if the spare prop is for a different drive system, it wouldn't fit on yours at all, so how could it have ever caused any damage?
 

tntt007

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Re: wrong prop on boat

the motor is a 4.3L volvo penta/ sx out drive with a 14.25 X 23 Factory Prop. the spare prop is a ballisic 14.5 X 19 SS, 19 spline it looks used, but i don't know if the sx outdrive has 19 spline. my worries are if the wrong prop was used would it have created some damage? or should i be glade i have a spare HP prop?
 

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Re: wrong prop on boat

or should i be glade i have a spare HP prop?

Ayuh,... Try it on your drive....

If it fits,... You have a Spare prop that's probably Perfect for Skiing...

Btw,... Liberally Grease the propshaft(Atleast once a year) when you check the fit...
 
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