? best prop prices for 40hp merc

Post by **Bakertize** » March 23rd, 2006, 9:40 am

hey every one

I'm trying to find a low cost prop for my Mom's 18' pontoon boat.
It has a 1995 40 hp Mercury outboard.
the prop is in very poor condition could it be fixed by some one local?
what dose it cost to repair ? is it worth it for a spare?
Thank's

Post by **Charles** » March 23rd, 2006, 10:11 am

The welding shop that built your canoe trailer, you've told me the name of the place at least three times and I can't remember what it is

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works with aluminum. I would think they should be able to rebuild that prop. If they can't, they, or Shell Island, will know someone that can.

I don't know what it would cost compared to a new prop, but having a spare would probably not be a bad idea, anyway.

Post by **Bakertize** » March 23rd, 2006, 10:15 am

Specalty welding in St. marks
yea I was there yesterday they are too busy for fix'n props and to expensive at 160.00 an hour.

Post by **wevans** » March 23rd, 2006, 10:34 am

Get ya a brand new one from here for $95

I buy all of my props from them

http://www.propcopropellers.com/mercury ... ellers.htm

Post by **tin can** » March 23rd, 2006, 10:11 pm

http://www.iboats.com/mall/propfinder/i ... 7&pf_new=1

Post by **devans850** » March 24th, 2006, 4:32 am

Youn can buy one cheaper than you can have it rebuilt if it is aluminum

Post by **Bakertize** » March 24th, 2006, 10:43 am

thanks fellas,
TC has posted the least expensive prop at $69.95

yea it looks as if it is cheaper to buy one than to get the old one repaired.

Post by **Fighting Conch** » March 24th, 2006, 4:01 pm

I've got a buddy who has an old Merc 40 with a fairly new stainless prop. I'm sure he'd love to make a deal - he repowered and the old rig has been in his carport for a couple of years.