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Prop size for 8hp 2 stroke 01 mariner

alacrity

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"I purchased a high thrust pro

"I purchased a high thrust prop with the markings 48-828150-6.5, to use on my 25 foot sailing boat.

the prop is heavier (perhaps 300gms heavier) and has a larger diameter than original and comes to within about 5mm of the bottom of the cavitation plate and water pickup.

Is this prop too heavy for the engine and could being so close to cavitation plate give problems for water pickup etc ?"
 
"Dennis, that is an OEM prop t

"Dennis, that is an OEM prop that is sold for that particular model you have. Merc would not have designed a prop for the motor that would have caused problems with it's use. You should be fine..."
 
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