I don't have a dog in this fight, but it seems to me (from these exchanges) that this was a package deal sale (with extra items thrown in) where Krushter was able to examine the items before he bought them. I would bet my last dollar that Walt would never knowingly mislead anyone about anything, and neither would Krush, for that matter. Given this was a package deal purchase, how would one even go about determining an amount to refund?
Hey Bird, let's repeat the facts.
1) My boat has
2 inch shafts and uses
23x24 props
2) In the quote below, we see a pair of 24x23 for 2inch shaft props are for sale. We also see he has other props from previous boats (which I was offered for sale)
3) In total, 3 sets off props were offered for sale, with all being advertised as 2inch shaft, and approximately 24x23 (possibly 23x24, 24x24, etc)
4) It is not possible for the average boater (or even a prop expert) to
visually ascertain the diamter/pitch and bore of a prop
5) The price for each set of props was explicitly established. This was not a "package deal".
The above is irrefutable.
Now, if the quote below read "I have a pair of 24x19 props on 2.25" shaft", I would NEVER had responded that I was interested. Heck, even if the props were 2inch shaft but 24x19 (which they are as shown in PropScan report), I
NEVER would have responded.
I have no use for 19" or 20" pitch props.
Additionally, if I had been told at the time of my "inspection" that the seller was unsure of the exact specs of the props, I would have made faster effort to get a prop shop to inspect them. As I said above, I was told these props were off his old boats (as confirmed in the quote below) and they all were 2" shaft and around 24x23. Why would I have any reason to doubt that? I'm buying from a fellow forum member, not a stranger off craiglist.
My boats were all in the water until December. I took the damage props off my boats and the 3 sets of advertised 2inch 24x23 props to the shop in one trip (the shop is over 100 miles away). Again, the delay was because I had no reason to have the shop inspect my props immediately after purchase because I was ASSURED they would fit my boat. Price/package deal/buying other items is irrelevant and a diversion.
I did visually look at these props when I bought them. No dings or damage.
I challenge any person on this forum to to tell me the pitch and bore of propellers by looking at the blades/hub. There were NO STAMPS on the props.
I never changed my mind on my purchase. I paid for something completely different than I was sold.
Had one of the other people in this thread bought these props and stored them in their bilge for spares, they would've had the same nasty surprise when they tried to install them.
I have a pair of 24x 23 four blade props that have been redone and not put on a boat since. These unfortunately are for 2" shafts but I understand they can be used with optional bushings. If you are interested let me know. These were one of many sets that I had for one of my previous boats and my present boat uses 26" dia. They are in NJ in Michigan boxes and can be shipped (expensive) butpick up would be preferable.
Walt
Walt, I sent you a PM. I'm interested in these props! ~krush
