{"product_id":"merc-676","title":"Mercury Black Max Propeller 10.4x14 816706A45","description":"\u003cp\u003eMercury MerCruiser Quicksilver 816706A45 is a genuine \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Max\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminum propeller in a \u003cstrong\u003e10.4\" diameter x 14\" pitch\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eright-hand rotation\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e3-blade\u003c\/strong\u003e configuration. Mercury positions the Black Max family as its versatile, value-focused aluminum prop line, built from patented \u003cstrong\u003eMercalloy\u003c\/strong\u003e for durability and good all-around performance. Current part-specific references for 816706A45 identify it as the \u003cstrong\u003e10.4 x 14 RH\u003c\/strong\u003e version for mid-range Mercury\/Mariner outboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Mercury Black Max propeller, part number \u003cstrong\u003e816706A45\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10.4\" diameter x 14\" pitch\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eright-hand rotation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-blade aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e construction for dependable everyday performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt from Mercury's patented \u003cstrong\u003eMercalloy\u003c\/strong\u003e alloy for strength with enough ductility to handle minor impacts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent part-specific listings show it commonly supplied with \u003cstrong\u003eFlo-Torq Reflex hub kit 835257K12\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury describes Black Max as a strong general-purpose choice for boats up to \u003cstrong\u003e250 HP\u003c\/strong\u003e and speeds under \u003cstrong\u003e50 MPH\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent part-specific references commonly associate 816706A45 with \u003cstrong\u003eMercury\/Mariner 25-30 HP BigFoot \/ Command Thrust FourStroke\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e30 HP TwoStroke\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e30 HP FourStroke (1994-2005)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e30-40 HP SeaPro \/ Marathon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e40-60 HP outboards\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e55 HP SeaPro \/ Marathon\u003c\/strong\u003e applications. The strongest supportable match is by \u003cstrong\u003eprop shaft spline, hub kit, and current prop setup\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than by horsepower alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number Fitment Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerify fitment by \u003cstrong\u003eengine serial number\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egearcase\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eprop shaft spline\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ehub system\u003c\/strong\u003e before ordering. With 816706A45, matching the exact \u003cstrong\u003e10.4 x 14 RH Black Max\u003c\/strong\u003e setup and the correct \u003cstrong\u003eFlo-Torq Reflex hub hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e is the important check, especially when several Mercury props share similar dimensions across different outboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace the propeller when blades are bent, chipped, cracked, badly worn, or when the current prop no longer delivers the right RPM and load performance for the boat. Because Black Max is Mercury's practical all-around aluminum prop family, it is a common replacement choice when you want OEM-style fit, dependable cruising, and easy serviceability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm the correct \u003cstrong\u003eFlo-Torq Reflex hub kit 835257K12\u003c\/strong\u003e and prop hardware before installation. Current Mercury hub documentation shows this hub family is used on a wide range of \u003cstrong\u003e25-60 HP\u003c\/strong\u003e applications, and current 816706A45 listings tie this prop specifically to that hub setup. After installation, prop choice should still be checked against the engine's recommended WOT RPM range under normal boat load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate\/Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent distributor references show \u003cstrong\u003e816706A40\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eFPM739\u003c\/strong\u003e as earlier or related superseded references connected to \u003cstrong\u003e816706A45\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe easy mistake with this prop is ordering by pitch alone. 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