Description
Quicksilver Nemesis 14 x 23 RH Propeller (8M0055537)
This 4-blade aluminum propeller has 14-inch diameter, 23-inch pitch and right-hand rotation for the manufacturer-listed applications below.
Key Features
- 4-blade aluminum construction
- Application-specific hub kit required; sold separately
- Right-hand rotation
- For the verified engine and gearcase applications below
Applications
Replacement or spare propeller for compatible recreational boats. Match engine, gearcase, shaft and operating RPM before selecting pitch.
Fitment / Product Details
- Mercury/Mariner: 90/115 HP Command Thrust (2014 and newer), 135 HP (1987 and newer), 150/175/200 HP (1978 and newer), 220 HP (1987-1988), 225 HP (1980 and newer), and chart-listed 250-400 HP engines. The manufacturer application chart includes 15-spline and 19-spline installations using different hub kits. V8 and 350-400 HP installations require the specified heavy-duty hub and exact gearcase verification. Use separate 835257Q1 for listed 15-spline applications or 8M0101603 for the specified V8/Verado 19-spline applications.
- Honda: chart-listed 115D and 135/150 HP (2004 and newer), plus 200-250 HP four-strokes (2002 and newer). Requires separate hub kit 835278Q1.
- Yamaha outboards: chart-listed 150-300 HP two-stroke and four-stroke applications, including specified SHO/HPDI/VMAX models. Model and year restrictions apply; select the correct separate hub kit from 835271Q2, 8M0075402 or 835274Q1.
- MerCruiser: chart-listed MerCruiser I, Alpha One and Bravo One single-prop drives, including the 120-190 HP MerCruiser I family and listed 2.5, 3.0, 3.7, 4.3, 4.5 and 5.0 litre applications. Requires engine/drive-appropriate attaching hardware; 835257Q1 is a chart-listed kit. Confirm propeller clearance.
- OMC: chart-listed Sea Drive large gearcases and Model 800/Cobra/King Cobra drives through 1993. Select 8M0119081 for 1991 and newer or 8M0119082 for older chart-listed applications.
- Volvo Penta: SX/SX Cobra and OMC Cobra 1994 and newer single-prop installations listed in the chart, with the 19-spline shaft. Requires separate kit 8M0119083. Excludes DuoProp systems.
- Suzuki: DT150/150S (1986 and newer), DT175 (1986-1992), DT200 (1986-2000), DT225 (1990 and newer), and DF150-300, with the chart-listed 15-spline shaft. Requires separate kit 835281Q1.
- Johnson/Evinrude: manufacturer-listed 100-300 HP V4/V6/V8 and E-TEC applications with the 15-spline shaft. Confirm exact model/year and select kit 8M0119081 for chart-listed 1991 and newer applications or 8M0119082 for older models.
- Yamaha sterndrives: chart-listed 1989-1993 3.0/4.3/5.0/5.7 litre and 1992-1993 7.4 litre single-prop drives. Verify the exact drive and hardware before ordering.
- Brand: Quicksilver
- Part Number: 8M0055537
- Series: Nemesis
- Material: Aluminum
- Blades: 4
- Diameter: 14 inches
- Pitch: 23 inches
- Rotation: Right-hand (RH)
- Hub: Application-specific hub kit required; sold separately
- UPC: 745061926233
- Condition: New
- Spline application: 15 / 19 (confirm engine and hub)
What's Included
One Quicksilver 8M0055537 propeller. Application-specific hub kit required; sold separately. Purchase the correct engine-specific Flo-Torq hub and hardware separately. Horsepower alone does not establish compatibility. Nemesis is not recommended on Alpha One drives with a 1.47 gear ratio. Check trim-tab and blade clearance.
Service Notes
Inspect the propeller shaft and retaining hardware. Follow the engine manufacturer's installation and torque instructions. Verify blade and trim-tab clearance. Purchase the correct engine-specific Flo-Torq hub and hardware separately. Horsepower alone does not establish compatibility. Nemesis is not recommended on Alpha One drives with a 1.47 gear ratio. Check trim-tab and blade clearance.
Why You Should Buy
A genuine Quicksilver replacement matched to the manufacturer application chart. The four-blade design adds blade area for holding and acceleration in suitable applications.
Common Applications
Compatible small fishing and recreational boats; select pitch for the normal load and specified full-throttle RPM.
FAQ
What does 14 x 23 RH mean?
14-inch diameter, 23-inch pitch and right-hand rotation.
Is a hub included?
Application-specific hub kit required; sold separately. Purchase the correct engine-specific Flo-Torq hub and hardware separately. Horsepower alone does not establish compatibility. Nemesis is not recommended on Alpha One drives with a 1.47 gear ratio. Check trim-tab and blade clearance.
How do I confirm fitment?
Match the exact engine model, year, gearcase and shaft to the application chart. The combined horsepower range does not mean every engine in that range fits.
How should I choose pitch?
Use your current propeller and measured full-throttle RPM under normal load, within the engine manufacturer's specified range.