Tohatsu prop needed

lightning · 05 August 2012, 20:03

I contacted Tohatsu and they said that on a 2.8m SIB the 9.8 2-stroke should be fitted with the largest pitch prop that is available.
It came with an 8.5 and they do a 10.

I'm guessing this may improve the performance, or maybe the top speed of the boat. Unfortunately the prop is £200...

Is there a cheaper make than the OE which looks a bit roughly made anyway? Or is this cheap for a propeller? I've never bought one before.

ChristopherA · 05 August 2012, 20:16

Have a chat with these guys, I have had Volvo props altered in pitch and diameter by them in the past.
Propeller Repair Service

Ribshop · 05 August 2012, 20:16

Whats the part number that seems a lot!

lightning · 05 August 2012, 20:24

The part number is 3B2B64519-1

hobnob · 05 August 2012, 20:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by lightning

I'm guessing this may improve the performance, or maybe the top speed of the boat. Unfortunately the prop is £200...

Try boats.net or iboats.com

Even in the UK, Yam props for an 8hp are <GBP100.

willk · 05 August 2012, 20:33

Lightning, if you want to recoup some of your outlay on the 11", I'd buy that old prop from you.

lightning · 05 August 2012, 22:15

I would sell the old prop but need to buy the new one and compare it first, to see if there is an improvement.

Ribshop · 05 August 2012, 22:46

Ok. Ouch! RRP £154.98 plus vat. If you need one pm me I am sure we can arrange a Ribnet discount. They are in UK stock.

lightning · 06 August 2012, 09:02

Can you tell me if this might be a worthwhile swap on my boat/engine?

Or is it a case of try it and see? (Tohatsu 9.8 2-stroke on Zodiac 2.85m solid floor SIB)

Salty · 06 August 2012, 16:05

Try here -

Propellers : Extreme Marine

lightning · 07 August 2012, 08:45

Thanks, emailed them waiting for reply.

lightning · 07 August 2012, 18:24

Their price is the same.

Seems like I will just have to get out the credit card and stump up for one.

Ribshop · 07 August 2012, 20:58

We can offer a 5% discount in a Tohatsu parts over £100, and we might be able to do something on p&p if we can send it Royal mail.

SIBer · 07 August 2012, 21:50

Are you sure a 10 will fit?
Tohatsu Outboards: Authorized North American Distributor for Tohatsu Outboards, Parts, & Accessories.

lightning · 08 August 2012, 08:59

Tohatsu said it would when I emailed them.
Also 10" is listed as an option for "small boats" in the handbook for the engine (but without part number)

10 was the pitch of the prop, they said 10" pitch, not sure how pitch works but apparently it's a bigger pitch than the 8.5 that I have on at the moment.

Salty · 08 August 2012, 10:32

I have the same outboard (standard prop) to use on my 3.8 honwave when I'm on my own.

Be interested to hear how you get on with your upgrade

Salty · 14 August 2012, 12:58

Found this -

3B2B645191 $48.54

lightning · 14 August 2012, 22:10

Will that fit the Tohatsu 9.8 2-stroke engine?

Salty · 15 August 2012, 00:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by lightning

Will that fit the Tohatsu 9.8 2-stroke engine?

Yep its the same part no as the one you quoted earlier. Bargain!

OEM Tohatsu Propellers and Aftermarket Solas Props - 9.8 2-Stroke (12 Spline) All Years

lightning · 16 August 2012, 09:26

In the USA though

I'll see if they ship to the UK and how much it costs....when I was buying Ferrari spares (for my old Mondial) from the USA it often cost $100 to ship a fairly small/light package. The cheaper option is a "flat rate box" but it's untracked and too small for a propeller.