A few years ago I hit a submerged log in a shallow area at idle speed. Had a slight vibration at 50mph and over. Checked prop shaft runout: Well in spec. Bought a new prop just like I had and two hubs from European Marine. I run the new prop and keep the old prop with nut/washers plus tools to change it in a storage bin.
2006 Triton TR-21 XD, Mercury 225 Pro XS, S/N 1B287870
I recommend getting a composite prop for "Get Back Home" spare.
Take a look at Piranha Propeller.
I’ve thought about getting an aluminum prop as a spare. Figured it would also be good for going way back into creeks. It would protect the lower unit and performance shouldn’t be an issue. Anyone ever do this on a 175+ hp?
Well if your gonna sell the fury 4 they are fetching $600+ usually which would leave you plenty of funds to buy this 26p fury 3 I have for $300 to your door. Like new!
I carried an aluminum spare with a couple inches less pitch. It was great for tubing and kid things with the lower idle speeds and torque for getting out of the hole.
MoBob
2020 Z520c Ranger 250 Pro-XS Mercury
2023 Ford Raptor
O'Fallon, MO
My boat came with a 3 blade stainless on it and I replaced it with a 4 blade Spitfire. Just threw the 3 blade under the passenger seat with a new hub assembly and a prop wrench. Peace of mind
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