Which New Prop?

Want to talk about classic motorboats, recent and forthcoming CMBA events or your latest escapades? This is the place to do it!

Moderators: Alacrity, Rapier

Post Reply
broompisces
Posts: 156
Joined: Tue Feb 17, 2009 8:20 pm
CMBA Member: 768
Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Which New Prop?

Post by broompisces »

Hello!

I'm looking to replace the aluminium prop on my 1968 Mercruiser 120 h.p. sterndrive.

I'm sure it's the "cooking" prop that I have on it at the moment - it's too corroded to get any numbers off it, so I'm after suggestions of where to go (on the internet) for the best advice (apart from on here!) / price. I'll happily go for a stainless one if it is deemed preferable.

Many thanks,

Ian.

broompisces
Posts: 156
Joined: Tue Feb 17, 2009 8:20 pm
CMBA Member: 768
Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Re: Which New Prop?

Post by broompisces »

Can no one offer me advice on this topic?!
Unusually quiet on here!

User avatar
Rapier
Site Admin
Posts: 13892
Joined: Thu Feb 05, 2009 5:16 pm
CMBA Member: 569
Location: West Glos

Re: Which New Prop?

Post by Rapier »

Can only suggest that you talk to someone who works with these 'early' Mercruisers - try Burseldon Outboards / Walker Ouboards perhaps..I seem to remember they never had really coarse pitch props on the Pisces / early drives, but it's so dependent on your load and spec'd rpm. Early props also had part numbers under the nut/thrustwasher. Might also be worhwhile PM-ing Healey75, he had an early Pisces..not sure what hp; possibly a later 140hp.
Fasten bra straps and remove dentures...

broompisces
Posts: 156
Joined: Tue Feb 17, 2009 8:20 pm
CMBA Member: 768
Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Re: Which New Prop?

Post by broompisces »

Fantastic - many thanks!

Post Reply