props

[roffey]

Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR

Try the 15.5X17 and see how it runs first. That big of a boat will like a large diamter prop(like a MIRAGE) or a 4 blade to get enough surface area so it will stay on plane at slower speeds. As for an anode, get teh smooth MERC one for it if you replace it. The one with a skeg fin on it will need trimmed to clear the larger diameter props.

Most likely why it was broken to begin with? I guess what I need to do is put the boat in the water, make sure it floats then make sure it starts and then go for a run ... I am sure it will. I looked at it last weekend and it's in much better shape than I thought.

[roffey]

I checked and the anode was broken to allow the prop to rotate. Keep me on track here but I think it will work the way it is and I don’t need to replace anything. The spot where the anode is, is just a little rough but no cracks. So once more go ahead and replace nothing.

[THEFERMANATOR]

MERCURY sells the anodes without the skeg fin just for people running large props. If you run one with a skeg fin on it, you will have to grind it to clear the prop. Replacing the anodes is always a good idea if you plan on keeping it in the water.