Just slung my first prop ear.

[big_o_tom]

I traded a 27 trophie for a 28 chopper bout a month ago. Finally got to try it out today. I liked it from the start all the way up to 65 mph then it started vibrating bad. Stopped to check it and it had slung a blade.
Kinda aggravated a little for trading but that's how it goes sometimes. What I'm really upset over now is the fact that I have no fishing gear in the boat and no beer!!! I have about 3 miles back to the dock and I'm idling back at 3.6 mph.
But hey, at least I got to get on the water today!!!

[fishnfireman]

Sorry for the bad luck. At least it didn't take off part of your cavitation plate.
I've got several that are missing an ear laying around. Be a good reason to find a cheepo to carry as a spare.

[xb03]

Does no one carry a spare prop anymore? Who knows maybe the prop had a hairline crack already or was repaired before. There’s always that chance when buying a used anything.

[big_o_tom]

That's the 5th used prop I've bought and the first lemon. I may just carry a spare though.

[JOEALLY]

I carry a spare because we often make long runs in tournaments. It sucks to change a prop on the water in cold weather but it beats being stranded miles from ramp.

I bought a 25 txp that had a little rash on it off craigslist for $100 just to always have a spare if I'm between buying & selling good props.

[AllyFishing]

Always carry a spare prop.......and at least a few rods and tackle items

[Tim Powell]

I always keep a spare too. Slung too many blades for no reason over the years.

[big_o_tom]

How do you guys store a spare prop in your boat?

[crank68]

I use this

Yamaha Mercury OMC Outboard Propeller Bag/Cover Prop MAR-PROPB-AG-BK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005C5CDOY..._3DJ8BbPHNXQ4N

[xb03]

I made a prop holder.

[white gambler]

I use this

Yamaha Mercury OMC Outboard Propeller Bag/Cover Prop MAR-PROPB-AG-BK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005C5CDOY..._3DJ8BbPHNXQ4N

Thanks Ted

[fishnfireman]

Thanks Ted

Got one comming !!

[Strokerdean]

Will a 15" 3 or 4 blade fit.

I use this

Yamaha Mercury OMC Outboard Propeller Bag/Cover Prop MAR-PROPB-AG-BK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005C5CDOY..._3DJ8BbPHNXQ4N

[big_o_tom]

I made a prop holder.

Got a pic of it?

[fishnfireman]

Will a 15" 3 or 4 blade fit.

According to one of the online question and answer post it does .

[fishnfireman]

big o tom.

Did not do it with a good prop but I cut 4 pieces of rubber fuel line then slit one side of it to cover front of the blades .. kept it in the back of port storage.

[xb03]

Got a pic of it?

pm me your # and I’ll shoot you some pics tomorrow.

[Strokerdean]

I just re-read the question/answer's and the last post says it is 14" dia. The first post says Yamaha drag props fit but don't give a dia. Did I miss something?

According to one of the online question and answer post it does .

[Strokerdean]

What type/dia props do you put in it? Mine are q4xob's and full blade p4 and p3's. I would hate to spend the money and something I couldn't use.

I use this

Yamaha Mercury OMC Outboard Propeller Bag/Cover Prop MAR-PROPB-AG-BK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005C5CDOY..._3DJ8BbPHNXQ4N

[fishnfireman]

I just re-read the question/answer's and the last post says it is 14" dia. The first post says Yamaha drag props fit but don't give a dia. Did I miss something?

I'll let you know in a few days.