Too good to be true

[mr geets]

I wanted an extra prop for my 90 horse Merc refi 4 stroke. Online I found a new prop for substantially less than another dealer quoted me. I had it picked up and when I opened the box - surprise - NO HUB. I watched some YouTube stuff but am still concerned about a change over if I am on the lake, Can the rubber hub that I have now be transferred to the new hub if I need it or should I just pony up the extra money for the Torque Flow (?) hub. Any extra tools recommended for a mid lake change over? Any help appreciated.

 

[gm280]

First of all, any prop with out a hub is basically an anchor... Have your new to you prop hubbed for your engine, if not, don't even carry it aboard. It would be worthless!

 

[Frank Acampora]

No, it can not be switched UNLESS the existing prop has a removeable hub that matches your new prop.. Don't even try to have it hubbed with a press-in hub. It won't work. Believe me! I tried it just for s**ts and giggles.
Buy the correct hub for your prop either online, here at iboats, or your local Mercury dealer. They cost about 35 bucks.--And there might be the reason for the cheaper cost of the new prop.

 

[bruceb58]

You just need to buy a hub kit.

BTW, when pricing props, some come with the hub kit and some don't and that is why you see the price difference.