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Muskie Fishing -> Muskie Boats and Motors -> Mercury Boat Prop Replacement
 
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obsessed_angler
Posted 5/18/2018 6:06 PM (#906782)
Subject: Mercury Boat Prop Replacement




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One of the fins on my 2004 50 hp Mercury chipped out and needs replacement.

I have heard that depending on what boat the motor is on it requires different pitches. Is there a way I can tell what pitch my prop is so that I can order a direct replacement?

Thanks in advance.

Tight Lines
Sam
Fishysam
Posted 5/18/2018 7:15 PM (#906791 - in reply to #906782)
Subject: Re: Mercury Boat Prop Replacement




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Is there a bunch of random numbers and or letters followed by a p15

P 15 would be a 15 pitch, aluminum props flex on whole shot, letting the boat accelerate faster then unload as water speeds equalize. So if you get a stainless prop that change in material is why pitch changes are on your mind... if replacing with the same thing get the same thing unless you want a better whole shot or more or less wide open throttle rpms

Lower pitch like 13 will have a faster wholeshot and have higher rpms at side open.
A pitch like 17 will have potential for more speed if you have the power but may make wholshot slower

Pitch simplified is one revolution without slip (like in jello) will result in a lateral measurement , 25 p should move 25 inches forward- final drive ratio like putting 37" tires on a truck makes it accurate slower but if it has a 105 speed limit max and enough power now it will go 127mph
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