props

[Randy Clark]

where is the best place to get or order props from

[Wilbur]

Randy check out iboats.com. I got a stainless for mine for very little $$$!

[Keith Yates]

Randy you want one rebuilt or a new one?

[David B]

www.boats.net

[Randy Clark]

thanks guys kieth after pat said it looked like i had lost a lot of my propand i saw how big his was i thought i might go for a new stainless than have mine rebuilt.

[Kevin Hall]

Powertech Props ... www.ptprop.com

[Randy Clark]

inch of pitch basics ? what the heck just wanted to replace my prop now i have to learn about pitch help

[Keith Yates]

Stainless is the only way to go. I've got a stainless on a 15hp 83' envinrude and have beet it up bad at times. Still looks [[retty good. You' will like one. Keep you aluminum as a spare with mounting harware in your boat.

[Randy Clark]

hey iwas thinking of stainless

[whistlingwings]

Definately go with the stainless.

Shallower the pitch the better hole shot, steeper the pitch better top end.

Example

13 pitch break neck out the hole- not so fast WOT
17 pitch not so quick out the hole - screams at WOT

Best to have a tach on your engine, if possible check several different pitches find the one that gives you the best all around performance without over revving the engine. In most cases this is not an option unfortunately.

On the Yamaha Prop, you'll find the diameter and pitch stamped in one of two places, on the outside of the hub body in between the blades, or remove the prop and look on the inside on the hub collar

Im guessing off the top of my you should have a 10-1/4" Diameter x 16p on that motor.
BTW small foot merc props will fit Yamaha and vice versa ( up to 60 hp)

[Randy Clark]

thanks guess i'll have to break out the wrench after the rain stops its not on the outside

[Randy Clark]

10 X 15 G seens i dont have a tach maybe i should just go with whats on there

[Kevin Hall]

Looks like this one will work ... http://www.ptprop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=114_194_212&products_id=1420

10.25" diameter - 15 pitch, satin stainless ... less than $300. :)

Unless ... you need the "2-pin" Merc style prop ... http://www.ptprop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=114_115_116&products_id=689

Specs are the same ... just a different hub. ;)

[Randy Clark]

thanks kevin i clicked on the link it goes to a 11 1/4 inch propi'll copy the number and check out that style in a 10" prop

[Randy Clark]

thanks kevin i clicked on the link it goes to a 11 1/4 inch propi'll copy the number and check out that style in a 10" prop

[Kevin Hall]

The second link is a 10.25 prop ... but the first link is a 11.25 - as you stated. :) Try this one ... http://www.ptprop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=114_194_209&products_id=1394

[Randy Clark]

thanks kevin