Michigan Wheel Duo Props?

[Scubadoo]

You may have seen my last thread questioning J vs A series props. Since then concluded that I will stick with A series props as there is too much of the unknown with J series in terms of performance and a costly learning exercise.

Therefore started to get quotes for A series props and Streamlined propellers are offering Michigan Wheel A6 Props which are cheaper than the genuine Volvo's A series.

Bear with me, so my question, are they any good, anyone have experience? I am told that MW used to make then for Volvo.

Appreciate anyone's opinion, thanks.

 

[QBhoy]

Hi
From my experience, they are decent enough.
The OEM VP dp props of even a standard ally type (like B or A series) are crazy dear. Considering the Michigan aftermarket are about half the price and likely not to be used on some extremely fine tuned machine....bargain.
Also worth noting that castle marine will repair almost anything you have currently for a fraction again

 

[oldgit]

Have a pair of 20" x 26 3 blade Michigan Wheel props fitted by a previous owner to my boat.
They have proved a very durable product and have been repaired twice while in my care.
Thought that might have to buy a replacement unit at one point and quoted price from MW was noticably under anything quoted by all UK sterngear suppliers.

 

[Scubadoo]

Thanks Guys, that is good to hear.

I was thinking of getting my existing props repaired but was told if it is corrosion related it would not be possible to repair. There is a hole (£1 coin size) on one prop and bit missing from another, basically in a poor state this time (related to corrosion). Last year I thought I would get away with one more season and was right, so not bad I guess as they have lasted about 10 years.

 

[jimmy_the_builder]

Slight thread drift, sorry, but has anyone found a supplier who can repair Volvo Penta nibral duo props? Alternatively, does anyone know if there are any aftermarket DPH props yet? Volvo Penta prices at c.£3k a side are crazy.