Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Piranah props?

Posted by Sax416 on 06/21/11 - 6:56 AM
#1

Has anyone had experience with piranha props? The reviews out there are so mixed. Some say they are good as a spare but otherwise useless.

I need to get a new prop for an 88 35hp force outboard and there's not a big selection since force is no longer. I narrowed it down to a Michigan wheel prop 10 3/8 x 13.5 or a piranha 10 1/8 x 15". Any suggestions? I have a 60 13' sport and the engine suppose to run between 4250 and 5250 rpm. I figure it should go between 30 and 35 mph.

I'm open to other props if anyone knows of a better prop that will fit this motor.

Thanks.

Posted by Tom W Clark on 06/21/11 - 8:58 AM
#2

Yes, the Piranha props are plastic and only useful as a spare. Any crappy aluminum prop will outperform a Piranha.

Posted by rvschulz on 06/21/11 - 1:47 PM
#3

personally, i would scan eBay ... with Force 35 prop as my search, or just Force prop. or you could scan CL over multiple sites using SearchTempest.

Posted by mtown on 06/21/11 - 3:15 PM
#4

RV would you mind telling me what prop you are using on your Montauk. [See post about prop and hull Id from yesterday. Thanks for your help.

Posted by Sax416 on 06/22/11 - 1:22 PM
#5

Thanks for the comments. I scrapped the piranah idea and bought the only other option. Some Michigan match aluminum prop. Probably crappy but I only plan on keeping the engine a year or two. It should do better than the bent and battered 23 yr old prop on it now.