{"product_id":"mercury-black-max-aluminum-propeller-3-blade-8-9-9-hp-fourstreak-with-standard-gearcase-2005-and-newer-8-9-dia-8-5-pitch-48-897618a10","title":"Mercury – Black Max Propeller | 8.9\" Diameter x 8.5\" Pitch | Right-Hand Rotation | 3-Blade | Aluminum | Phantom Black Finish | 897618A10","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury – Black Max 3-Blade Aluminum Propeller | 8.9\" Diameter x 8.5\" Pitch | Right-Hand Rotation | 3-Blade | Aluminum | Phantom Black Finish | 897618A10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e There is something reassuring about a propeller that just does its job every time — no drama, no surprises, just dependable performance. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury Black Max 3-Blade Aluminum Propeller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e (Part Number 897618A10) is one of those quiet workhorses that make boating feel effortless. It is the prop you can trust whether \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eyou’re\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e easing out from the dock at dawn or cutting through a light chop on your way back in. Smooth, steady, and responsive, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eit’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e to make your small outboard feel like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eit’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e doing exactly what you ask — no hesitation, just clean, confident power on the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDiameter and Pitch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e 8.9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDiameter x 8.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePitch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eRotation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Right-Hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBlade Count:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Patented Mercalloy Aluminum Alloy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Mercury Phantom Black Glossy Ena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003emel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHub System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Rubber hub bushing absorbs vibration and cushions drivetrain from impact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDesign Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Lightweight, balanced design with flexible aluminum for minor impact resistance and smooth, even thrust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e • Built for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury and Mariner 8–9.9 HP FourStroke outboards (2005 and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003enewer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e • Excellent match for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003esmall fishing boats, aluminum runabouts, inflatables, and tenders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e • Perfect for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eboaters who value reliable handling, smooth cruising, and low-maintenance performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePerformance Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e You will feel it right away — that smooth, steady pull as your boat lifts onto plane and glides forward with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003epurpose. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e8.9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ex 8.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003epitch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e hits the sweet spot for acceleration and cruising balance. It gives you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003econfident\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e grip in the water without overworking your engine, making it ideal for those quiet mornings on calm lakes or steady runs down the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003echannel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercalloy aluminum alloy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e used in this Mercury propeller offers both strength and flexibility, giving it just enough give to handle a light bump or two without losing shape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e forgiving when you need it, but still tough enough to handle long weekends of use. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003erubber-cushioned hub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e takes care of vibration and noise, protecting your motor while giving you a smoother, quiet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eer ride. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eYou’ll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e notice less chatter through the tiller and more comfort in your hand — proof that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e attention to detail pays off every time you push the throttle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk211602565\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Is This Prop Is A Strong Choice vs. Alternatives?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e If \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eyou’ve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e been boating for a while, you know that not every prop earns your trust. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBlack Max 897618A10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e has — for years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e a favorite among small-boat owners because it offers the right mix of durability, value, and genuine Mercury engineering. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eisn’t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e a flashy upgrade; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eit’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e a dependable partner that delivers what you need — performance you can feel and quality you can rely on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCompared to stainless steel props, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eone’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e lighter, more affordable, and far easier to live with. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e less likely to damage your lower unit in a shallow scrape and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003esimple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e to maintain season after season. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Phantom Black enamel finish helps keep corrosion at bay, whether \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eyou’re\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e boating in saltwater or freshwater. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFor boaters who value simplicity and real-world dependability, this propeller \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ejust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e makes sense — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eit’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e proof that sometimes, the best gear is the gear you can forget about because it simply works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFAQ Section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ1: Which Mercury engines does the Black Max 8.9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ex 8.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003efit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e for Mercury and Mariner 8–9.9 HP FourStroke outboards from 2005 and newer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ2: What makes this propeller different from other Mercury options?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e built\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e patented Mercalloy aluminum alloy, which combines strength and flexibility. That balance gives it excellent durability while staying light and efficient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ3: How do I know if this pitch or size is right for my boat?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e If your engine falls in the 8–9.9 HP range and you want quick acceleration with a smooth cruise, this 8.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003epitch is an ideal match. Always confirm with your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eowner’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e manual for the recommended prop size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ4: Can this prop be used in both saltwater and freshwater?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Yes. Its Phantom Black enamel coating offers corrosion resistance for both environments. Just rinse after use to keep it looking sharp and performing at its best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ5: What hub system does it use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e It features a rubber-cushioned hub that reduces vibration and helps protect the drivetrain from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003esmall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e underwater impacts or sudden stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46940063334691,"sku":"48-897618A10","price":122.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/897618a10_main.jpg?v=1760631293","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-ca\/products\/mercury-black-max-aluminum-propeller-3-blade-8-9-9-hp-fourstreak-with-standard-gearcase-2005-and-newer-8-9-dia-8-5-pitch-48-897618a10","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}