Prop Brand Suggestions

willy · #1 08-17-2010, 05:34 PM

I am shopping for a new prop for my 23 HydraSport CC. Seemed to have narrowed it down to a three blade stainless 14 1/4 x 15.
I have one fellow recommending the Stilletto but in reality I do not know the diff between these brands and could use some first hand experience.

macojoe · #2 08-17-2010, 05:50 PM

I have ran the 15 1/2 x 15 on both the Wellcraft and now on the Sea Ox, perfect match!

I using Michigan Wheel 3-Blade Aluminum

Last for years! Well now that I have stopped listing to CB

captpete13 · #3 08-17-2010, 06:39 PM

I would look into mercury branded props. The Mirage plus is an excellent prop. I have also had a lot of luck with the new Enertia prop

Destroyer · #4 08-17-2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by captpete13

I would look into mercury branded props. The Mirage plus is an excellent prop. I have also had a lot of luck with the new Enertia prop

Damn..that's a tough one. I gotta go with CaptPete on his likeing Merc props... I've run a Mirage SS for years with no problems, and I love their hub system so I can easily switch props. But Michigan Wheel has been around forever. The only thing I don't like about them is the pressed in center hub.. I've spun more hubs in my life than I care to remember... OMC props are ho-hum to me.. not good, not bad...

THEFERMANATOR · #5 08-17-2010, 09:22 PM

MERCURY MIRAGE PLUS in a 15 pitch is what I would reccomend as the number 1 choice after we talked the other day. I've got a 14 1/4 X 15 STILLETTO that I carry for a spare, and I HATE IT! It's a horrible prop for bottom end and mid range cruising, trolled poorly, and was a real pain when backing down. I'm running the 17 pitch MICHIGAN WHEEL APOLLO large diamter which is a generic MIRAGE PLUS without the vent holes, and LOVE IT. Only problem is that they don't offer them in smaller than a 17 pitch. Also I believe it is the EVINRUDE RENEGADE is a good prop and available in a 15 pitch. I could ship you this STILLETTO to try out if you want and see if you like it. I just spent a little over $125 having it redone only to find I didn't like it. My second reccomendation would be the APOLLO 4 blade in a 16 pitch(993203). The STILLETTO is an OK prop if you're after speed and top end, but for mid range cruising and slow speed trolling with manuverability you want a 4 blade or a large diameter prop for extra surface area and bite. You sacrifice some top end with the increased blade area, but you make up for it on a boat that is used offshore with milage, handling, and prop bite.

willy · #6 08-18-2010, 07:26 AM

Ferm after we talked the other day I called one of the big prop shops and the fellow was very helpfull, asked me questions about the set up and he said that he believes my original aluminum prop may be decieving me on the numbers as it is an OMC and that they flex so much that especially after they get older that it is hard to figure correct prop based on rpms alone. He said that your call with the 15 1/4 x 15 could work but he is suggesting that due to the old flexy prop I have on it might be too much and suggested a 15 1/4 x 16 stainless Power Tech prop.
Then when I called Dan's Props to check on best prices and after we talked and he asked about the boat he said to get to the rpms I should be at he was suggesting a 14 1/4 x 15 stainless and suggested the stiletto as a good prop for a fair price.
There was no discussion about a four blade though think that might be a good way to go, though I am really confused now.