Counter Rotating Prop code
Hi all,
Over the christmas break I managed to hit a submerged rock with my propeller which has caused a small dent in the blade.
The motor is a 1996 175 hp Mercury Offshore and is counter rotating (the boat has one engine, I anticipate the previous owner purchased a used counter rotating motor from someones twin rig).
I can't detect any change in the performace of the boat or vibration of the motor since i have damagd he prop.
The code written on the prop is: 48 16545 A40 21P. I have been able to find a used on online for about $100 but I want to make sure it is counter rotating prior to ordering - is there something in the code which reffers to counter rotating?
Given that i am unable to detect any change in the performace of the boat or vibration of the motor since i have damagd he prop is it nessecary to replace the prop/would it be a good idea to file down the dent to reduce its profile?
attached is a photo of the prop code.
Rob H
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Just get a photo of the
Just get a photo of the prop?
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carnarvonite
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Max O Grady
Give Max OGrady a call on 9314 7000, he is a prop specialist and would be able to fix your prop
He is situated in Jandacot
ranmar850
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Jeez, is Max still around?
He used to do our crayboat props, back in the eighties, and later.
Coyote_Dave
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Thanks for the replies guys,
Thanks for the replies guys, I'll give Max a call.
Cruise Control
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I clipped a chunk of reef
I clipped a chunk of reef with one of my props some years ago. I simply removed it and panel beat the small dent out of the leading edge with a ball pein hammer on an anvil. Took 5 mins and good as new.