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Forum: Engines & props

09 September 2011, 09:29

Replies: 15

Cavitation issue with new Solas prop.

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Posted By Fenlander

I just wondered as not many SIB owners I've...

I just wondered as not many SIB owners I've talked to do carry a spare.

Anyway a genuine Mercury prop has arrived as a no-charge replacement today. Identical to the original so I know it'll be...

Forum: Engines & props

31 August 2011, 12:23

Replies: 15

Cavitation issue with new Solas prop.

Views: 6,940

Posted By Fenlander

The supplier offers a refurb or a new Solas on...

The supplier offers a refurb or a new Solas on their website, not noticed an OE replacement option and I'd presumed that would be expensive so didn't even ask. The last Solas I had about three years...

Forum: Engines & props

31 August 2011, 08:58

Replies: 15

Cavitation issue with new Solas prop.

Views: 6,940

Posted By Fenlander

Yes the pitch on both is the same. I do wonder...

Yes the pitch on both is the same. I do wonder about the exhaust gas isssue though. The Solas prop boss is a good fit inside the gearhousing but internally where the exhaust gas flows the casting is...

Forum: Engines & props

30 August 2011, 11:24

Replies: 15

Cavitation issue with new Solas prop.

Views: 6,940

Posted By Fenlander

I don't know if it was cavitating or ventilating...

I don't know if it was cavitating or ventilating but I do know it was slipping. The old Mariner prop was a 9" and the Solas a 9.25"... the slight diameter increase was also "how they are supplied...

Forum: Engines & props

30 August 2011, 10:46

Replies: 15

Cavitation issue with new Solas prop.

Views: 6,940

Posted By Fenlander

>>>I wonder is it one of those "optimised for 4...

>>>I wonder is it one of those "optimised for 4 stroke" jobs?

Yep... effectively that's what it says on the box and why I double checked with the supplier before fitting causing them to use the...

Forum: Engines & props

30 August 2011, 09:53

Replies: 15

Cavitation issue with new Solas prop.

Views: 6,940

Posted By Fenlander

Cavitation issue with new Solas prop.

Just before our hols bought a new Solas prop for our Mariner 15 2-stroke. Despite being the correct replacement it looked a little different but the supplier assured me "they are all like that now"....

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