Can you help ID this propeller?

[oldradiofox]

I recently got this old propeller, and don't know a thing about it. I've never had a propeller before. It is 83 & 1/4 inches long, with an 8 bolt hole pattern. Any light you can shed on this would be appreciated. Thanks-Dan.

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[Dave]

It looks like it might be an airboat propeller, and is about the right size for that as well.

[D.Hicklin]

airboat prop



Hello from Dennis in seattle, welcome to the site and to this forum.

I am curious if you actually bought the airboat prop or if was something that was given to you.

Seeing how airboat props are not a high value item in the realm of vintage propellers, the one you have has a nice patina to it.

It appears it doesnt have any of the decals on it that would indicate who made it. Does it have any stampings on the hub, with numbers and letters?

If at some point you decide to sell it, please get in touch with me via the enclosed information on my business card.

As a side note, enclosed is a shot of my 1930 Zenith tall boy long distance console radio, thought you might appreciate it.

Sincerely,
Denni Hicklin
Seattle Washington

[oldradiofox]

No stampings or decals on it. I got it an an auction.

[D.Hicklin]

curious?

While this isnt the type of prop I would usually be interested in, seeing how this particular prop has a certain look to it, may I inquire as to what the final price was that you paid for it?

A shame it doesnt have any stampings or decals that tell of its manufacture.

Just a tip for you, its hard to remanufacture patina, so just the way it is, as you found it, is the way it should be kept, just my opinion. As stated, I usually dont get interested in these props, but what you have there is an interesting airboat prop.

Sincerely,
Dennis Hicklin
Seattle Washington

[oldradiofox]

Dennis, I paid about $200 for it, it belonged to a restaraunteur whose restaurants were full of antiques hanging from the walls and ceilings. This was in his private collection-just can't figure out how an airboat propeller got all the way up to Michigan. Not planning on selling it, it looks too good in my dining room with my other "junk".

[Dave]

-just can't figure out how an airboat propeller got all the way up to Michigan.

We say "airboat" but a nearly identical application is for snow sleighs, and that might account for its presence in Michigan.