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"I bought a 1996 Pro 50 new an

"I bought a 1996 Pro 50 new and was later told one "feature" of the Pro 50 was a Yamaha stainless steel prop. Now that it looks like the prop may need changing, I noticed that the marking on the prop is not where or in accordance with the Yamaha user's & repair manual. Does anyone one knoe for sure if an off the shelf prop was traded for the Yamaha prop when new and where EXACTLY does it spell out what a "Pro 50" should have installed on it to qualify as a Pro 50? Thanks to all!!"
 
"Joe, looking at the parts lis

"Joe, looking at the parts list from Yami, there is no less than 16 different "OEM" props listed for your PRO 50.

There were 9 aluminum, 6 Black Steel, and one Stainless.

There really is no such thing as a single prop for a motor. The prop must be fitted to the motor and the rig it is going on.

The one stainless prop listed is a 11 1/2D 13P part number 663-45974-02-98 which retails for about 360 bucks.

So unless you absolutely need that particular pitch/diameter do yourself a favour and have you motor propped correctly for the rig you have it on...."
 
"Thank you for responding Grah

"Thank you for responding Graham. Yes, I've seen that in the parts book also. What makes a Pro 50 compared to a 50 is the question. If the advertising literature was still available for the 1996 Pro 50, would it say it is faster, has a SS prop, salt water protected, high amperage rate, has ALL the BEST Yamaha has to offer for a 50 in 1996, ETC, ETC.? What are the differences? Why buy a Pro 50 when a "regular" 50 is just as good? Bottom line is I was told the dealership should have sold me the Pro 50 with a SS prop but didn't."
 
"Joe, I can't tell you exa

"Joe, I can't tell you exactly what makes it a "Pro" - many motors come out with a name - ie the 48 special made by OMC - what made it special? it was simply a more simplified version of the 50 that cost less making it more attractive to budget minded consumers.

Ditto the Mercury "Black Max" - sounded cool but it was still just a 150. The salt water versions are a little different. They will have more stainless steel parts than a "standard" motor.

As to why the dealer didn't sell you a pro 50 with a Stainless prop - perhaps for the reason I stated - or because the stainless prop was an almost 400 dollar option that you didn't pay for.

What do you have the motor on? If what you were putting it on was not something that would work with the stainless prop how much sense would it be to have it on the motor?

This is an outboard, not a vintage car that you are trying to keep all original. If you require a 9 pitch prop and the only SS version available is 13 pitch, then you plain can't use it.

Did you buy the motor as a salt water use version? What was your conversation with the dealer that sold it to you? Did you buy it on sale off season and save hundreds, but ended up with a cheaper prop?

And really what difference does it make at this point now. If the motor has worked well for you, then you should be pleased. A 1996 motor whether regular or "pro" is still a 22 year old outboard in a horsepower that is no longer popular.

Unless you are restoring this to put on display somewhere I don't quite understand your concern.."
 
"Thanks again Graham for the f

"Thanks again Graham for the follow-up. It's not 22 but 12 years old with under 100 hours. Apparently you're as stumped as me as to what makes a 1996 Pro 50 over a "standard" 50. Perhaps the best bet would be to write Yamaha you think? The Pro 50 did cost more than the "regular" 50 but too many brain cells have been flushed away to remember the commercials on it. I guess I'm just old fashioned and want what I paid for but I first have to confirm what that is and I'm told it included a SS prop. If I can find that to be true, I'll challenge and sue the dealership over it if need be to simply get what I paid for. it is a shame that not everyone is honest...don't you think Graham?"
 
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