{"product_id":"mercury-black-max-aluminum-propeller-3-blade-90-115-hp-command-thrust-fourstroke-all-years-135-300-hp-twostroke-fourstroke-all-years-alpha-and-bravo-stemdrives-16-dia-14-pitch-48-16438a45","title":"Mercury – Black Max Propeller | 16\" Diameter x 14\" Pitch | Right-Hand Rotation | 3 Blades | Aluminum | Phantom Black Finish |16438A45","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury – Black Max 3-Blade Aluminum Propeller | 16\" Diameter x 14\" Pitch | Right-Hand Rotation | 3 Blades | Aluminum | Phantom Black Finish |16438A45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThere’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e a moment every boater knows — when the throttle eases forward, the hull lifts just right, and the water starts to glide beneath you like silk. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ehat’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e the feeling you get with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury Black Max 16 x 14 Aluminum Propeller (Part Number 16438A45)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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 smooth, steady, and confident — the kind of prop that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003edoesn’t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e shout for attention but proves its worth every time you run it. Whether \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eyou’re\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e heading out early for a calm morning cruise or powering through the chop to chase a sunset, this prop makes the journey feel effortless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eKe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDiameter and Pitch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e 16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDiameter x 14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePitch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\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\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\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\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\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\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Mercury Phantom Black Gloss Enamel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHub System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Flo-Torq II Hub Kit (835257K1) included for drivetrain protection\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDesign Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Engineered with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e proprietary alloy for strength and ductility, able to flex slightly under impact without breaking\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003egine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWorks with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury and Mariner 90–115 HP FourStroke Command Thrust outboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury and Mariner 135–300 HP TwoStroke and FourStroke outboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCompatible with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMerCruiser Alpha One and Bravo One sterndrives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIdeal for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003erunabouts, pontoons, deck boats, and light fishing boats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePerformance Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhen you drop the throttle, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBlack Max 16438A45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e hooks up clean and strong. The 14-pitch setup gives you a responsive push out of the hole, while the three-blade design holds a steady grip through corners and choppy water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e smooth when you want it to be and gutsy when you need it to be — the kind of balance that keeps your boat predictable and your passengers comfortable.\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 construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e gives this prop its character. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e light enough for quick acceleration but tough enough to shrug off \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003esmall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e knocks from debris or sandbars. Add in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePhantom Black finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e, and you get corrosion resistance that stands up to both freshwater lakes and coastal runs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMaintenance is simple — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ejust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e rinse and check your hub once in a while — and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eit’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e ready for your next trip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhy This Prop Is a Strong Choice vs. Alternatives?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBalanced Performance and Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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 used stainless props before, you know they perform beautifully — but they can also be pricey. The Mercury Black Max 16438A45 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003egives you that\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e same smooth performance without draining your wallet.\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\"\u003eGenuine Mercury OEM Quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Designed, tested, and refined by the same engineers who build Mercury engines, this prop fits perfectly, spins true, and performs exactly as it should — because \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eit’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e made\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e to.\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\"\u003eRelia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eble and Forgiving:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Built for boaters who value dependability over flash, the Black Max delivers steady handling, smooth thrust, and the kind of reliability that lets you enjoy your time on the water worry-free.\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\"\u003eCost-Effective and Durable:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e You get long-lasting strength and quality construction at a fraction of the cost of stainless steel, making it a practical upgrade for everyday boaters.\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\"\u003eSmart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e, Trustworthy Choice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Whether \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eyou’re\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e outfitting a new setup or upgrading an old favorite, the Black Max feels right from the first spin — dependable, confident, and built to last.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFAQ Section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ1: Which Mercury engines does the Mercury Black Max 16438A45 fit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt fits Mercury and Mariner outboards from 90 to 300 horsepower and also works with MerCruiser Alpha One and Bravo One sterndrives.\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\"\u003eThis model uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Mercalloy aluminum alloy, giving it superior strength and flexibility. \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 absorb light impacts and keep performing with minimal vibration.\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\"\u003eThe 16 x 14 setup is ideal for boaters who want quick acceleration, reliable cruising speeds, and solid grip across varying loads or water conditions.\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\"\u003eYes. The Phantom Black glossy enamel finish provides excellent corrosion protection in both environments.\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\"\u003eIt includes the Flo-Torq II Hub Kit (835257K1), which helps cushion drivetrain shock from impacts and makes replacement easy when needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46940089680163,"sku":"48-16438A45","price":225.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/16438a45_main.jpg?v=1760631157","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-mx\/products\/mercury-black-max-aluminum-propeller-3-blade-90-115-hp-command-thrust-fourstroke-all-years-135-300-hp-twostroke-fourstroke-all-years-alpha-and-bravo-stemdrives-16-dia-14-pitch-48-16438a45","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}