cheap prop vs expensive prop
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cheap prop vs expensive prop
im looking for a prop for mt 22 ft BBC pachanga. is there enough performance difference between a 300 dollar apollo and a 600 dollar fancy prop to make it worth spending the extra coin?
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Good Option!!
They are nearly half the price of the mercury version and are exactly the same prop.
The reason for this is because only Mercury Service Centers are authorized to sell Mercury Props. Quicksilver Props can purchased at marine retail outlets.
Examples:
Mercury Mirage - Quicksilver Thunderbolt
Mercury Laser II - Quicksilver Lightspeed
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Many do not know that there are identical versions of Mercury Props at a lower cost. They are sold under the Quicksilver label from Mercury.
They are nearly half the price of the mercury version and are exactly the same prop.
The reason for this is because only Mercury Service Centers are authorized to sell Mercury Props. Quicksilver Props can purchased at marine retail outlets.
Examples:
Mercury Mirage - Quicksilver Thunderbolt
Mercury Laser II - Quicksilver Lightspeed
They are nearly half the price of the mercury version and are exactly the same prop.
The reason for this is because only Mercury Service Centers are authorized to sell Mercury Props. Quicksilver Props can purchased at marine retail outlets.
Examples:
Mercury Mirage - Quicksilver Thunderbolt
Mercury Laser II - Quicksilver Lightspeed
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Many do not know that there are identical versions of Mercury Props at a lower cost. They are sold under the Quicksilver label from Mercury.
They are nearly half the price of the mercury version and are exactly the same prop.
The reason for this is because only Mercury Service Centers are authorized to sell Mercury Props. Quicksilver Props can purchased at marine retail outlets.
Examples:
Mercury Mirage - Quicksilver Thunderbolt
Mercury Laser II - Quicksilver Lightspeed
They are nearly half the price of the mercury version and are exactly the same prop.
The reason for this is because only Mercury Service Centers are authorized to sell Mercury Props. Quicksilver Props can purchased at marine retail outlets.
Examples:
Mercury Mirage - Quicksilver Thunderbolt
Mercury Laser II - Quicksilver Lightspeed
Brett, any thoughts on this?
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Here is Some info
Do you have a 100% confirmation on this??? Also, the Thunderbolt cost's 457$ and the Mirage+ costs 499$. A Lightspeed is 350$ and the LaserII is 465$. Not alot to save + the Thunderbolt only goes to 23". Is the quality of the steel the same? Is balance and pitch, rake, camber tolerances, fit'n'finish ect. the same?
Brett, any thoughts on this?
Brett, any thoughts on this?
http://www.dansdiscountprops.com/Buy...#QuicksilverSS
My own opinion is that identical specs on these props will not equate into any great mph performance differences. Remember 21' and 23' pitch props are generally going to run on Alpha One or Bravo One with mild HP ranging from 270hp to 425 on production motors.
Remember some folks are limited on funds and this may help with costs?
http://www.qsprops.com/browse/
Thanks
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Do you have a 100% confirmation on this??? Also, the Thunderbolt cost's 457$ and the Mirage+ costs 499$. A Lightspeed is 350$ and the LaserII is 465$. Not alot to save + the Thunderbolt only goes to 23". Is the quality of the steel the same? Is balance and pitch, rake, camber tolerances, fit'n'finish ect. the same?
Brett, any thoughts on this?
Brett, any thoughts on this?