Swapping a prop is really easy. If you buy a new prop with a hub kit, it will even have instructions. Just be sure to buy some cotter pins before the swap
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| Author: | feb [ Fri Sep 19, 2014 11:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Want a new prop, is it DIY? |
I have a 99 Horizon 220 which has a single 3-blade prop. It looks to be just a plain old cheap prop. I don't know the measurements as its 80 miles away from me right now. The current propeller needs to be reconditioned/rebuilt as it has a few scuffs and kinks. I'm happy with the hole shot the prop gives me and never really run too long at top speed. Ideally I'd like to get a stainless prop just because of the looks. So my questions are #1 is it easy to swap out a prop on a 99 Four Winns, #2 what are the factory specs for the prop that should have come with it ( I looked in the manual on FW's website and couldn't find prop specs, and #3 what's a good website to purchase it from? Thanks. |
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| Author: | EvilZ [ Fri Sep 19, 2014 12:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Want a new prop, is it DIY? |
What engine do you have? Changing a prop is typically DIY unless it is completely frozen on there... Looks like the stock prop would be a 14 1/2 X 19 or a 14 1/4 X 21 Here is a link for reference: http://www.fourwinns.com/upload/Documents/Catalogs/1999/FastFacts_1999.pdf |
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| Author: | feb [ Fri Sep 19, 2014 12:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Want a new prop, is it DIY? |
Thanks for the link. I have the 5.7GSi/SX. My concern about the DIY part is that as I googled around I kept seeing something about a Hub kit that I couldn't figure out would be needed or not. I've changed an outboard prop before but that only needed a cotter pin and a prop wrench. I suspect my stern drive may be more complicated... |
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| Author: | EvilZ [ Fri Sep 19, 2014 12:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Want a new prop, is it DIY? |
Actually the process is the same - cotter pin and prop wrench. Exception would be if you buy a prop which isn't specifically for your outdrive (VP vs. Merc. etc.) in which case you'd probably need the hub kit. |
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| Author: | LouC [ Fri Sep 19, 2014 3:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Want a new prop, is it DIY? |
A stainless prop will give better performance because it is more rigid. However, if you boat in an area with a lot of rocks, the potential for propshaft damage is greater because it will not give like an aluminum prop does. I've always used aluminum because my boat is moored in salt water and a stainless prop would add to the potential of drive corrosion. For the price of one stainless you could buy 2 aluminum props.... |
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| Author: | GottWhat [ Sat Sep 20, 2014 4:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Want a new prop, is it DIY? |
Swapping a prop is really easy. If you buy a new prop with a hub kit, it will even have instructions. Just be sure to buy some cotter pins before the swap
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