Where to shop for a prop?

Discussion in 'Props' started by Eric770, Jan 1, 2014.

  1. Eric770
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    Eric770 Junior Member

    I am looking for a good, used inboard, three blade, RH 10" prop. Nothing useful has turned up on ebay or craigslist. Are there any good trading post sites that might work for me?
     
    Eric770, Jan 1, 2014
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  2. Stumble
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    Stumble Senior Member

    Marine salvage yards. A lot of these are threaded as scrap metal and they just pile up until they have a few tons then haul it all off at once. You may have to go digging, since often smaller props don't sell for what the shipping cost is.
     
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  3. gonzo
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    gonzo Senior Member

    What pitch and shaft diameter do you need?
     
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  5. Eric770
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    Eric770 Junior Member

    I am looking for a 10" dia., with a pitch of about 12. I can make adjustments to account for pitch variations, but want to keep pitch on the low side.
     
    Eric770, Jan 18, 2014
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