Need props for the Ex...

[Tempest38]

1987 Excalibur Hawk 40', 400hp 454's, TRS drives. You know, all the state of the art stuff, well, a hundred years ago anyway. Anyway the props I have now are 4 blade LH & RH stainless and it says HC-CL24R-O IV under the the prop nut. That's the only numbers I see. The boat runs 45 mph according CrownMan but what can you tell from a guy with Crown in his name??? These boats usually run 55 -60 and the highest the motors will turn with these props is 3300 RPM according to the horse and buggy tachs...
Any ideas????? THANKS!
And soon I'll be needing props for the Tempest......
And do you carry Mulching props, like mulching blades on a lawn mower? Sure would be nice in the Forest where we boat...

[Lakerat]

Note - Don, you may wana go back and read your post, it is very hard to read [smilie=265.gif] - and make since of what your saying

[huskerfan4life]

Try takin' the 30 people and 16 coolers out...Then see what she runs!!!!!

I have NEVER see a cooler as BIG as Ottopedler has!!!!!!

[Tempest38]

I can read it just fine, your glasses must be slurring your words...

[Lakerat]

Good Job, and you posted your first pic [smilie=appl] [smilie=appl] - All that training is paying off, good job Don [smilie=appl] [smilie=appl] [smilie=alc] [smilie=alc]

[Tempest38]

YEP! This cosmetolgy school is giving me tha confedense and the training I need to make hundreds of dollars a year...

[Holy Smokes]

You're exactly right... You need new props! Those motors should be turning around high 4000's rpms.

The props you have are Hydromotive Q-IV's. A good prop just not the pitch you need. You should be looking for something in the range of a 19 or even 17 pitch.

BTW - I might have an interest in your 24's. It's possibly a little too much prop for me but I'd like to try some 4 blades.

[Tempest38]

Anybody know if there's any props even close to what I need in the Wichita area? C'Man what did you buy from Jason that take the interchangeable hub? Are ya gonna use 'em???

[Christian]

I have the 20p 4 blades on the PQ that you could borrow if you want. I may be going out on Sat to see if mine still floats but I will be putting it back on the trailer to take back to my shop since I have more parts to put on when I return from KC end of next week so we could take them off then

[bustag]

Don, I have 22p 4 blades you can try.

[Tempest38]

THANKS GUS!!!!!!!! C I may try yours first since they are smaller and closer if you don't mind. Will I need the inside ubs to fit my TRS's? And I'll know more and talk to ya this w/e about reservations. Sorry [smilie=050.gif] I spaced it out...
Thanks Busta! I'll see what these do and go from there.

[Tempest38]

BTW - Who can do some bondo work on one of my props? Anyone local? And I won't plan on taking your props to the Quary... [smilie=042.gif]

[Christian]

Prop Doc, santa fe lake road

85 a wheel unless they are bad

[Christian]

And I won't plan on taking your props to the Quary... [smilie=042.gif]

If you wnet in on plane like you are supposed to that woudl not be an issue [smilie=265.gif] [smilie=265.gif] [smilie=265.gif]

[Tempest38]

Maybe I'll give it a try Folowing YOU!!!

[Christian]

Maybe I'll give it a try Folowing YOU!!!

Well I do leave to get to the Quarry before 4 :mrgreen: [smilie=265.gif] [smilie=450.gif]

[Tempest38]

What time you leaving the marina tomorrow?

[Christian]

depends on when (and if) my interior gets done tonight

If It does get done I will be out noonish

[Tempest38]

Cool! If you need anything I have you know all ya gotta do is say the word!!! I got a killer electric stapler.......

[Tempest38]

Prop Doc, santa fe lake road

85 a wheel unless they are bad

Got a number or address? Is it Norh of 54? DO your props rewuire the "inserts" for specific drives?

[Christian]

The Prop Dock Inc
(316) 775-2664
7037 SW Santa Fe Lake Rd, Augusta, KS 67010

North of 54 3 miles or so on the west side of the road

I do not remmeber if my 4 blades are solid hub or not :oops:

[Tempest38]

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[Tempest38]

Anyone kow where to get a set of cheapos, even aluminum? Boat should get sold and thses won't work on the bbt so... Also what props use the interchangeable inserts that you can get for TRS and other drives. In other words I don't knwo squat about props and interchangeability lalalal. THANKS [smilie=042.gif]

[Holy Smokes]

TRS use the same prop shaft configuration as Alpha's and the Bravo's with the smaller 15-spline shaft. This covers about 80% of the merc props on the open market. Track down a standard Quicksilver Mirage 19 pitch and you should be set.

[Tempest38]

THANKS [smilie=042.gif] for the info. I'll give it a shot and if anybody sees anything.....

[Tempest38]

Would 14 1/2 x 17 3 blades do? Worth buying n trying for $325.00?
HolySMokes - You going to Perry?

[Holy Smokes]

You should be able to turn those fine. I assume you talking about some Merc Mirage stainless steel props. $325 is the upper limit those should sell for. It all depends on the condition. Clean with no nicks or dings maybe, beat to hell and in need of rebuilding....no way.

Probably won't make it to Perry again this year. Taking the boat back to LOTO next weekend and will likely stay for the season. Costs too damn much to tow! [smilie=106.gif]

[Tempest38]

This is them.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PAIR-Mercury-VENGENCE-17p-SS-props-NEW-SET-L-R_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ26456QQihZ014QQitemZ3 30118098848QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Another set and won't these fit?http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Quicksilver-Mirage-stainless-steel-props-PAIR_W0QQitemZ160115378740QQihZ006QQcategoryZ26456 QQcmdZViewItem

And I DO Appreciate the help and when I get more you're welcome to try mine to see if they'll work for ya. Plan on being at LOTO Memorial w/e.

[bustag]

Hell Don, youre a machinest. Why dont you make some?? :mrgreen:

[Holy Smokes]

The Vengance props are more widely used on bass boats and such. Either one of these would be better.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercury-Marine-stainless-prop-set-19p-Mirage-plus_W0QQitemZ200108756992QQihZ010QQcategoryZ26456 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/QUICKSILVER-MIRAGE-COUNTER-ROTATING-SS-PROPS_W0QQitemZ220109616471QQihZ012QQcategoryZ2645 6QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I'd love to try your Hydro's. Let me know when you're ready!

Look for ol' blue when at LOTO!

[Tempest38]

Hell Don, youre a machinest. Why dont you make some?? :mrgreen:
Cause they don't have machines at Cosmetology School...

[Christian]

Don my 20p 4 blades are not doing it for me(they would be great loto props) but scrub 4 mph off the top end so I will be pulling them off this weekend to go back to the 3 blades, so they are yours to borrow and try out

[Tempest38]

Awesome. I'm calling the prop doc to see how long if I drop 'em off so will be coming your way. Just say when. THANKS!!!
Good to see the family out yesterday...

[bbladesprops]

Hello,

If you are still looking for some test propellers in the high teens, we have 3 and 4 blades test propellers we can send to you.

Sorry for the long delay in responding.

Brett