new or used

[eric nichols]

I am needing to get a spare prop to keep in my boat. My question is ...should I buy a good condition used one or spend the extra $$ on a new one and use my current one as the spare? I currently have a Tempest Plus 23p on a 150 xr6, which is in perfect condition and suits the boat well(2000 882).



Thanks,

Eric

 

[TritonGlenn]

I'm a big fan of buying new - especially something like a prop, bit every once in a while you find someone who bought a new prop and decided it wasn't what they wanted, and after an hour or so of use, decided to sell it. That's how I saved about $100 off my last like-new prop. Be careful what you buy if used. I've seen people bang up a prop pretty bad and have a prop shop do a quick fix without really balancing it. That's asking for trouble when you try to use something like that.

All the best,

Glenn

 

[eric nichols]

Thanks for the advice, Glenn. Buying new was my choice, but as always, I wanted to poll the experts of the forum. You guys, and Teri C., are the best. Looks as if Christmas may come a little early here in WV.



Thanks,

Eric

 

[Dan J.]

Just another angle of thought. I keep a spare prop to get me back to the dock and on the bunks of my trailer. My tourney days are pretty much behind me for now, so a main wheel for peak performance is what I run and my spare will get me off the water, not right back in the game. A cheap spare can be priceless when you throw an ear miles from the dock. Either way you decide, you're in the right mind to have a spare on hand. Good luck!

 

[Bruce Freeman]

Like Dan J, my spare is a spare so it is not a perfect match for my boat. I carry a spare hub also to fit either prop. Like you I run a 23P Tempest and it's perfect for my ride. But I picked up a 24P for $100.00 for a spare. Your choice

BF

 

[Teri C.]

I am a big fan of buying used and saving money. I afford nicer stuff that way. If it's your spare prop then it's easier to take a risk. I have bought nice things from the swap and sell here and BBC also EBay. Just make sure they send you photos of it first. With that said, I have been burned buying used stuff. Just the chance you take. Most people on forums (if they are a regular member) wont risk selling a piece of crap because they don't want to ruin their reputation on the board.

 

[Mebassn]

I have a 99 NX 882 with the 150 XR-6. I bought a new aluminum 23p Quicksilver prop for a spare, it was $125-$150. I have had to use it a couple of times and also change it while on the water. I have it in my passenger storage bin, it's been there for 10 years...bin still holding. The stainless 23p will not fit and is a lot more as far as weight goes. I would buy aluminum again for a spare, because, it's a spare. Also, don't forget to buy the flo torq hub kit as a back up also... when you hit something with the prop, the hub will most likely be toast.



Eric

 

[david Wickenheiser]

Hi

There is another way to get a good used prop get it from a prop repair shop they will stand behind it. There were a couple good ones in the MD VA area Murphys , and Sanders are two that I have used. Other areas I am sure there is a local recommended Someone does it for the boat dealerships. look around even these two will ship anywhere.

 

[eric nichols]

Thanks for all the input....gonna start looking tommorrow.

 

[Berry Lindley]

Buy a new used one. Just kidding-sort of. Do your homework on what you want and watch e-bay and post on swap/sell and you can find what you want at a decent price. I got a new SS prop a few yrs ago without a hub for $120.