Anyone have experience with comprops?

[Jimnkathy]

I need a new prop for my Nissan 40d. I have a hard time finding a prop in the St Louis area. I was at Cabelas and they had a prop by comprop that would work on it. It was a 4 blade rather than a 3 blade. It was only $69.
I figure since I am new to sailing it would hurt to start with a prop that is easily or cheaply replaced.

please let me know if anyone has any experience with these props. Is 4 blades better than 3?


Thanks Jim

[Frank C]

I like those composite props, and I especially like a 4-blade prop -- less vibration & much smoother.

I bought an "open-box" Comprop at WstMar. However, I believe their lowest choice of pitch is 17 inches ... way too much for my Suzuki-60. It now rests in my garage, along with a half-dozen others. If you found one for your 40 that is pitched at 11 or 12, I'd say go for it!

[Paul S]

tried on on our IO powerboat . outstanding performance. great price. Other than potential for total descruction if struck, it was great (never got damaged..wheeew)

If it is properly matched to your boat, it should do well

[Jimnkathy]

The one I saw at Cabelas was a 13 pitch. I think they can order a 11.
Would it be much of a difference going with the 13?

[Catigale]

Jim - I think a 13 pitch will be way overpropped for a 40 HP (I believe you have)

My Bigfoot 50HP is overpropped with an 11 by comparison...