New propeller range & material from Mercury

bogib · 20 January 2006, 11:29

Mercury Marine has developed a new proprietary alloy, X7, which is claimed to be a major technological breakthrough in that it is 30 percent stronger and four times more durable than conventional stainless steel. A new line of propellers called Enertia will be produced from X7.

The first of the Enertia range, available in Europe by mid-2006, will be for use on Mercury and Mariner Verado, OptiMax and their other outboards rated at 135HP (101kW) and higher.

The strength of X7 is enabling Mercury to design its Enertia propellers with a far more aggressive blade geometry, such as thinner blades, greater rake angles and sharper leading edges, which, in turn, enhances boat performance without the need for extra horsepower.

This alloy is so hard that the design engineers have had to produce new tools in order to work the material.

Bogi

Roy Smith · 20 January 2006, 22:21

How Much ?

bogib · 20 January 2006, 22:26

Don´t know yet, sent an email to my correspondance at Mercury today and hope to have answer on Monday as I would like to have one delivered with my Verado in March..........

Bogi

MarkM · 21 January 2006, 07:54

$60 - $70 US more. First 3 blade for Verado's later, within 1-2 years, for all the High performance Props.

Roy Smith · 21 January 2006, 21:22

I know the Mercury prop are interchangable with Yamaha. I hope this is as i would love one.

bogib · 21 January 2006, 21:32

Most SS prop and larger alu props from Mercury are usable with most brands by using appropriate FLO TORQ hubs

Bogi