Nibral props

Brian

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I have a pair of nibral props three blades. They are off an 85 Chris craft commander. What are they worth??
 
Not enough info, but I know from experience, there not worth a lot. Lots of 3 blade props at my prop shop that have been there for years.
 
Still don't know the size. As an example, I sold a set of 18 X15 NIBRAL props in good condition for $250.00.
 
And I bought a set of 2 blade Federal Equipoise NiBrAl 17D x 19P x 1.25B props in great ISO 1 scanned-spec condition for $400. New , each prop would go for well over that I believe.

Have you had them scanned and serviced since last used? It makes a difference.
 
I never used them....they came with the boat..extra set. Size how do u measure them I did measure from center to outer edge 8inches does that sound correct. I'm thinking if I got 350 for the pair I would be good.
 
Here's the only reference I could find for props on Chris Crafts with those numbers:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/424840/thread/1280865345/Ni-Bral+Propellers+for+sale

Your measured radius of 8" would indicate present diameter of 16" and the 18P noted in that Chris Craft post suggests 18" nominal pitch ( cupping affects effective pitch). So, they ...may... be: 16D x 18P x 1.25 Bore / with cup, but you should confirm that before advertising for sale.

Here's a link to advice on calculating pitch of a prop.
http://propellerhub.com/simple-pitch-measuring.html A quick search will turn up many more such links , though my anti-virus warned me not to open one other due to definite malware on the site.

You can also take them to a PropScan shop for a free scan which will confirm D x P x B , cupping, and condition of each blade and average as an ISO spec.., and whether they are a closely matched set now.
http://www.propscanusa.com/

Unless you originally bought them new (apparently not) and kept them carefully boxed, your not using them doesn't mean they are unused, & so would have indeterminate present spec.. If they prove to be in very good shape, that $375 asking price would be a good fair start, IMO. But like everything else, they are only worth what someone will pay for them.
 
I would do as Sandy suggests and take them to a prop shop to find out exactly what you have. Need the size, pitch , cup or no cup. Are they truly NIBRAL or bronze?
 
It is stamped nibral with the numbers. Sandy thanks for the info and research you did. It is appreciated
 
Asking $350 seems reasonable. Expect to get negotiations to $275 - $325. My 2 cents.
 
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