New Prop

blackdog58 · 07-24-2006, 12:16 PM

Read Lips thread on a new prop. Thought I might see something on the "Whats New" site.

***Glenn*** · 07-31-2006, 10:40 PM

Mud Buddy has partnered with Mercury Marine to deliver our customers the best mud motor props money can buy. Our new blades are highly efficient multiple use props that deliver more power to the water.

The new Mud Buddy Tiger props are made from the new X7 propeller stainless steel. This new patent pending alloy is used on off-shore mid-size cruisers and is well known for its strength. Most mud motor props are Rockwell 30 to 34. Our new blades are 39 to 41.

The new Tiger Big Blade is 12.25 diameter by 10.5 pitch. The blades are 30% thicker than the traditional short tail Tiger and the cup has been moved to the backside of the blade where it resists wear and damage. The Tiger Big Blade, although larger than our standard short tail propeller is more efficient and you can expect similar engine RPMs, but higher speeds and better traction in the mud. In short, the Tiger Big Blade is Mud Buddy's newest performance product for mud motors.

The new Tiger Big Blade is priced at $240. Many Mud Buddy dealers will have the Tiger Big Blade in stock by mid October. Customers can order the Big Blade from Mud Buddy today and orders will be filled off the waiting list.

Call Jamie, Justin K. or Shara
Mud Buddy
801.352.8011

Hizzoner · 08-01-2006, 09:33 AM

Isn't that the same Rockwell rating as the old Tiger props?

threadkiller · 08-01-2006, 12:33 PM

I was just wondering the same thing, Hizz.

**Browning** · 08-01-2006, 12:50 PM

Looks like the same hardness as the original tiger to me. The announcement doesn't really say they are harder than the old props, just thicker and made of a new stainless that I assume is supposed to be tougher than the old tiger stainless.

***Glenn*** · 08-03-2006, 06:26 PM

39 to 41 has always been our standard. The industry standard and some of our small longtail blades are 34. The new X7 alloy is stronger and resists wear better according to Merc engineers.

The Tiger 11 X 10 is .095 thick at the tip edge. The Tiger Big Blade is .150. The Tiger Big Blade traileing edge cup is a whopping .176 thick, nearly 3/16" of blade.

Can Killer · 08-03-2006, 06:51 PM

Is there a Rockwell hardness that is too high? Just a technical question? My take is it isn't the only measure of durability. Glenn has addressed the remainders through thickness and steel manufacture (trade secret). The Rockwell hardness is only one of the important measures and just like horsepower vs. torque we often get hung up on one indicator.

Sounds like you've got a real overall advantage in the new prop. Will gear changes be needed to keep the RPM up? (by the by, Glenn, thanks for the 36's. I'm sure they will be just the ticket! Your customer service is amazingly great! Justin does a good job putting up with us and needs to know it!)

**BoatDR** · 08-03-2006, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Can Killer

Justin does a good job putting up with us and needs to know it!)

Absolutely!

Duxbwar · 08-07-2006, 08:39 AM

will this new prop be stock on new motors ordered or will an additional charge occur.

zaconb · 08-11-2006, 11:31 AM

Can I get one for a 27hp kawie long tail?

SeniorCoot · 11-02-2006, 04:21 AM

I seem to go through props like i go through stump fields-fast--Can't seem to get a new 12" prop even though it's paid for.

SeniorCoot · 11-11-2006, 02:52 PM

I think I LIKE it--Got one a couple of days ago and one today- only out once and I go faster quicker on plane etc. looks like it is worth the cost.

cuncrt2 · 11-22-2006, 05:03 PM

Did anyone gain any top end with the new prop? I have heard mix reviews from the Florida crowd.

***sandman7655*** · 11-24-2006, 03:48 PM

i gained top end and torque

07-24-2006, 12:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
blackdog58 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Calif Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Prop Read Lips thread on a new prop. Thought I might see something on the "Whats New" site.

07-31-2006, 10:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Glenn* Administrator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Great Salt Lake, Utah Posts: 3,120 Thanks: 4 Thanked 114 Times in 32 Posts	Re: New Prop Mud Buddy has partnered with Mercury Marine to deliver our customers the best mud motor props money can buy. Our new blades are highly efficient multiple use props that deliver more power to the water. The new Mud Buddy Tiger props are made from the new X7 propeller stainless steel. This new patent pending alloy is used on off-shore mid-size cruisers and is well known for its strength. Most mud motor props are Rockwell 30 to 34. Our new blades are 39 to 41. The new Tiger Big Blade is 12.25 diameter by 10.5 pitch. The blades are 30% thicker than the traditional short tail Tiger and the cup has been moved to the backside of the blade where it resists wear and damage. The Tiger Big Blade, although larger than our standard short tail propeller is more efficient and you can expect similar engine RPMs, but higher speeds and better traction in the mud. In short, the Tiger Big Blade is Mud Buddy's newest performance product for mud motors. The new Tiger Big Blade is priced at $240. Many Mud Buddy dealers will have the Tiger Big Blade in stock by mid October. Customers can order the Big Blade from Mud Buddy today and orders will be filled off the waiting list. Call Jamie, Justin K. or Shara Mud Buddy 801.352.8011

08-01-2006, 09:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hizzoner Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NE TX Age: 37 Posts: 619 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New Prop Isn't that the same Rockwell rating as the old Tiger props?

08-01-2006, 12:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
threadkiller Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: WI Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New Prop I was just wondering the same thing, Hizz.

08-01-2006, 12:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Browning Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta Age: 38 Posts: 924 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: New Prop Looks like the same hardness as the original tiger to me. The announcement doesn't really say they are harder than the old props, just thicker and made of a new stainless that I assume is supposed to be tougher than the old tiger stainless.

08-03-2006, 06:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
*Glenn* Administrator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Great Salt Lake, Utah Posts: 3,120 Thanks: 4 Thanked 114 Times in 32 Posts	Re: New Prop 39 to 41 has always been our standard. The industry standard and some of our small longtail blades are 34. The new X7 alloy is stronger and resists wear better according to Merc engineers. The Tiger 11 X 10 is .095 thick at the tip edge. The Tiger Big Blade is .150. The Tiger Big Blade traileing edge cup is a whopping .176 thick, nearly 3/16" of blade. Last edited by Glenn; 08-03-2006 at 06:30 PM.

08-03-2006, 06:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Can Killer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 389 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New Prop Is there a Rockwell hardness that is too high? Just a technical question? My take is it isn't the only measure of durability. Glenn has addressed the remainders through thickness and steel manufacture (trade secret). The Rockwell hardness is only one of the important measures and just like horsepower vs. torque we often get hung up on one indicator. Sounds like you've got a real overall advantage in the new prop. Will gear changes be needed to keep the RPM up? (by the by, Glenn, thanks for the 36's. I'm sure they will be just the ticket! Your customer service is amazingly great! Justin does a good job putting up with us and needs to know it!)

08-07-2006, 08:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
Duxbwar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: withheld Posts: 314 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New Prop will this new prop be stock on new motors ordered or will an additional charge occur.

08-11-2006, 11:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
zaconb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Quebec Posts: 155 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New Prop Can I get one for a 27hp kawie long tail? __________________ "Scottish by birth, British by law, Highlander by the grace of God" Anon

11-02-2006, 04:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
SeniorCoot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Melvina,Wi. Age: 69 Posts: 161 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New Prop I seem to go through props like i go through stump fields-fast--Can't seem to get a new 12" prop even though it's paid for.

11-11-2006, 02:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
SeniorCoot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Melvina,Wi. Age: 69 Posts: 161 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New Prop I think I LIKE it--Got one a couple of days ago and one today- only out once and I go faster quicker on plane etc. looks like it is worth the cost.

11-22-2006, 05:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
cuncrt2 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 144 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New Prop Did anyone gain any top end with the new prop? I have heard mix reviews from the Florida crowd.

11-24-2006, 03:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
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