22 pitch on 150 merc

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jaybrown

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So I bought a 22 pitch chopper prop.for my dad for his 150 merc and it has a chip out of the spline where it goes on the motor. It slides right on and dose not shake will this still.be ok?
 
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Re: 22 pitch on 150 merc

I don't have a pic right now it doesn't look that bad just want to know if it will throw it off balance? :grumpy:
 
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Re: 22 pitch on 150 merc

See: Almost no one will answer that question without a photo because stresses on any prop are high. Without seeing if the broken spline has caused a crack (almost invisible or not) we must err on the side of caution. Additionally, we need to see if it is a solid hub chopper or a thru-hub exhaust prop.

However, to answer your last question: A broken spline, being at the center of the prop will have very little effect on balance, if any.
 
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Re: 22 pitch on 150 merc

Okay thanks guys a better look and it's not cracked or chiped and it the prop the exhust goes over not through.
 
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Re: 22 pitch on 150 merc

You could always have reputable prop shop look at it to be sure. On a side note what kind of boat does you dad have?
 
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Re: 22 pitch on 150 merc

Choppers are typically used lighter hulls like a Hydrostream so I'm not sure you're going to be happy with it. In fact I have never heard of anyone putting one on that setup and I follow bass boats pretty heavily, but you might as well try it you have nothing to loose. I would love to know how it does. In the end a Tempest Plus or Trophy may work better on that hull.
 
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