I’m in the market for a new/better condition used prop for a 1994 25hp 2 stroke mercury. It is mounted on a 14ft alumacraft jon boat.
Stamped on the side and back of prop is:
48 19640 a40 13p
I have figured out 13p is pitch and engine rod is 10 tooth. It is a3 blade prop. From the numbers, I can’t figure out the diameter.
Any advice or education is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Medgar
New aluminum prop from a Merc dealer is about $128 in Cola. From memory they are 10 3/8 diameter.
Bring on the 2-3 chop!
Give Skips Prop Shop on Cross County Rd a call. He keeps plenty of used/repaired props and can adjust things for ya as nec too.
If you ever bump the bottom once in a while, consider Stainless Steel
for longevity.
Salthunter,
Thanks for the heads up on Skip’s. Went by, he fixed me up and saved about $50.
What a difference on boat performance and ride with a new prop.
Glad you were able to get it done through Skips, Nicest folks around.
No doubt on the performance improvemant factor.
I recently sold my old J-boat/duck boat, and years ago when I went to a SS prop, seemed like a new motor, dang thing hauled butt.
Hey Medgar,
Lookin for a new/used prop myself. Did you end up going with SS? If so, what did they charge if you don’t mind me asking?
I’m def. looking for SS on my little skinny water boat
Greg,
I stuck with aluminum after talking with Skip. Since it is easy to change prop out on Mercury (no cotter pins) and now I have a chewed up prob, he said he would just put old prop back on if I am prospecting new low water or kids take jon boat out. So I am just leaving other prop in tool box on boat.
If you know what size and pitch you need, call Bar Mar or Skip. They both have used SS props that will save you some big change. Neither had used SS prop in my size. It is just hard to find quality used prop (Al or SS) for little 25hp engines.
Have a good and safe weekend
Medgar
I know what you mean. I’m looking for a 25hp evinrude