Propeller purchasing - comments on...
Re: Propeller purchasing - comments on...
The stock 3 blade props were 16 x 16. Got a 17 x 15 prop "cheap" (like me) so I (and it was sooo hard!) had to dig up one of those coffee cans in the backyard to buy a new one for the other side. I'll bet the gas I saved paid for both of them over the years. Engine wear (from reduced rpm) was another benefit. That's one of the reasons modern car/ truck engines last so much longer than before--they're running at lower rpm thanks to overdrive transmissions. (The top two gear in a Camaro/ Corvette 6 speed are overdrives.)
Jeff
PS: Only downside was excessive docking speed, and a tendency to stall at idle (like a car in too high a gear).
Jeff
PS: Only downside was excessive docking speed, and a tendency to stall at idle (like a car in too high a gear).
"We live at the bottom of an ocean of air, not at the top." General Marvage Slatington
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Thank you, sir!!!
... and if you start a fund to replace the cans dug up ....
... I'll contribute!![Very Happy :-D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
Bill
... and if you start a fund to replace the cans dug up ....
... I'll contribute!
![Very Happy :-D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
Bill
Bill & Sharon Cassedy
"Sunset Seeker"
'88 32' Sedan Bridge to be sold (updtd 1-1-22)
"Sunset Seeker Too" (SS2)
'88 41' Marquis hardtop. (as of 1/1/22)
Located in Aurora, In.
Always fresh water.
"Sunset Seeker"
'88 32' Sedan Bridge to be sold (updtd 1-1-22)
"Sunset Seeker Too" (SS2)
'88 41' Marquis hardtop. (as of 1/1/22)
Located in Aurora, In.
Always fresh water.
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All contributions cheerfully accepted!
Jeff
Jeff
"We live at the bottom of an ocean of air, not at the top." General Marvage Slatington
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Re: Propeller purchasing - comments on...
props can be found for much less than that too.
1990 Marinette 32 Sedan Flybridge "Hubba" Lake Charles, LA
Twin Chrysler 318's
Twin Chrysler 318's
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Stock props were 16 x 16 three blade. I put 17 x 15 four blades on ('cause I got one dirt cheap--like me).
Jeff
Jeff
"We live at the bottom of an ocean of air, not at the top." General Marvage Slatington
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Jeff,
Checking last nite's lottery tickets. If there's a winner, watch your mailbox...![Very Happy :-D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
Seriously, though the information you, and others (including "newbies"!), provide is ESSENTIAL in establishing/maintaining a knowledge base for our Big M's! I hope I'm able to "pay it forward" as well.
Bill
Checking last nite's lottery tickets. If there's a winner, watch your mailbox...
![Very Happy :-D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
Seriously, though the information you, and others (including "newbies"!), provide is ESSENTIAL in establishing/maintaining a knowledge base for our Big M's! I hope I'm able to "pay it forward" as well.
Bill
Bill & Sharon Cassedy
"Sunset Seeker"
'88 32' Sedan Bridge to be sold (updtd 1-1-22)
"Sunset Seeker Too" (SS2)
'88 41' Marquis hardtop. (as of 1/1/22)
Located in Aurora, In.
Always fresh water.
"Sunset Seeker"
'88 32' Sedan Bridge to be sold (updtd 1-1-22)
"Sunset Seeker Too" (SS2)
'88 41' Marquis hardtop. (as of 1/1/22)
Located in Aurora, In.
Always fresh water.
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Glad to help!
Jeff
Jeff
"We live at the bottom of an ocean of air, not at the top." General Marvage Slatington
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Note to all...
While foraging through the myriad number of computer files I keep, I stumbled across the original propeller sizes for our boats. I've attached it and all welcome to it.
( I shudda known I had it. I keep everything I think is worthwhile...
... which is why getting into the garage is such a chore!!!
)
BIll
While foraging through the myriad number of computer files I keep, I stumbled across the original propeller sizes for our boats. I've attached it and all welcome to it.
( I shudda known I had it. I keep everything I think is worthwhile...
... which is why getting into the garage is such a chore!!!
![Confused :?](./images/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif)
BIll
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- Original Propeller Sizes - 1954-1991.pdf
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Bill & Sharon Cassedy
"Sunset Seeker"
'88 32' Sedan Bridge to be sold (updtd 1-1-22)
"Sunset Seeker Too" (SS2)
'88 41' Marquis hardtop. (as of 1/1/22)
Located in Aurora, In.
Always fresh water.
"Sunset Seeker"
'88 32' Sedan Bridge to be sold (updtd 1-1-22)
"Sunset Seeker Too" (SS2)
'88 41' Marquis hardtop. (as of 1/1/22)
Located in Aurora, In.
Always fresh water.
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Bill, thanks for the info. Question, I wonder if my "M" has the correct props. It is in the water. Are the numbers stamped in the props.
I can dive on them when the water gets warmer. It would be nice to know if I have the right ones.
Wayne
I can dive on them when the water gets warmer. It would be nice to know if I have the right ones.
Wayne
1973 32 express fly bridge
Chattanooga
"Southern Lady"
Chattanooga
"Southern Lady"
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Yeah, the sizes are stamped into the prop. I've seen them stamped into the hub of the prop as well as the opposite end of the hub (ie. end where the taper's the largest <to avoid having the stamping marred by the prop nut>).
Bill
Bill
Bill & Sharon Cassedy
"Sunset Seeker"
'88 32' Sedan Bridge to be sold (updtd 1-1-22)
"Sunset Seeker Too" (SS2)
'88 41' Marquis hardtop. (as of 1/1/22)
Located in Aurora, In.
Always fresh water.
"Sunset Seeker"
'88 32' Sedan Bridge to be sold (updtd 1-1-22)
"Sunset Seeker Too" (SS2)
'88 41' Marquis hardtop. (as of 1/1/22)
Located in Aurora, In.
Always fresh water.