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Hey fellas, Question.......I just scored a 79 Vking with a 150 merc black max. I was given 2 props with and the diameter of the outer hub on the prop is way smaller than the housing on the engine. Wondering if this is a good/bad thing??? Usually all other boats I've had they are the same size.

Also what should I torque the prop nut to in foot pounds?

Thanks in advance.

For others in the future since this forum is damn near dead.

This is a Mercury brand performance blade that lets the exhaust drop out before the blades instead of after helps at top speed supposedly and the 3 tabs on the inside are for cutting fishing line.

That's all i know so far about it.

schillaz wrote: ↑May 21, 2018 4:23 pm For others in the future since this forum is damn near dead.

You can thank the likes of facebook for that. It wasnt always like this what so ever.

Yes, that is a surfacing prop, designed to be run partially out of the water. However the motor in the pic does not have a low water pickup. With a low water pickup, and your propshaft about 2 or 3 inches below the pad,(to start), and a long list of safety gear...you'll go fast.

haha yah I know. I have been on/off here since 2011.

I would like to find a lower unit with the low water pickup, since my skeg is really worn. Any advice?
*engine is a 83 Merc 150

Thanks guys.