Hartzell Constant Speed Prices... OMG!!!

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:11 pm

I just checked out the Vans pricing on these puppies. I am still in shock!

Weren't they a mere $8,000 or so not too long ago!

Now they are over TEN!

http://www.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/cat ... p-hartzell

WOW! Mebbe for that Price I will go Aerocomposites!!!

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!

CJ

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 8:36 pm

I think the composite Hartzell has always been over $10K. Looks pretty cool though

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 9:39 pm

OIC!

That was for the composite one!

I am leaning towards the old fashioned metal one anyways...

Compact hub Constant-speed prop for (I)O-360 (180/200hp) 72"
Part Number = PROP C2YR-1BFP/F74972
Price = $6649.00

That ain't so bad I suppose... for a chunk of ALUMINUM!!!

CJ

Post by **Spike** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:17 pm

Yeah, thats for the Composite ones. Look at the prices for the composite ones that fit the O-540 (RV10). That will put hair on your chest.

Ya know CJ, for a bit more than the cost of the Hartzell you can get the composite which is lighter and supposedly has a bit better performance.

Spike

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 11:04 pm

There was a WW200 on VAF a while ago for $7200(brandnew)

By the time I had mine painted and shipped it was $7660. Then there was the prop spacer $325 and the governor $1150. No wonder I'm running out of money

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 6:21 am

Yes, I have looked at all the composites and I did belong to their yahoo! group while they went through their "hub-cracking" phase. I understand that is all behind them now.

I seem to still prefer a good old-fashioned METTLE prop!

With the -7, weight isn't a problem.

I DO like the "non-restricted" powerband of the plastic ones though!!!

Looks like I can't afford a counter-weighted engine anymore since the IO-390 got certified!

Now I am looking at the IO-375 from Bart.

CJ

Thermos · Post by **Thermos** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 6:35 am

captain_john wrote:With the -7, weight isn't a problem.

CJ,

Just curious what you're referring to here. I've always heard that -7s could be tail-heavy with a "light" (i.e., O-320 or straight-valve IO-360) engine - so a metal prop would required to keep the CG forward.

Dave

Post by **Spike** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 7:38 am

I was for the most part decided on the MT 2 blade prop. It is just beautiful. However American Propeller really has me leaning towards the 200RV. They seem to have a huge following without the problems of the older series prop. The problem for me though is that they are just not attractive. I love the squared off tips of the other props.

*sigh*

Spike

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 7:38 am

Yup, tail heavy -7's.

Putting a metal prop on the nose would put CG north. This would allow max baggage capacity and a lighter tail for easier wheel landings.

No?

CJ

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 5:40 pm

Spike wrote:...... The problem for me though is that they are just not attractive......Spike

Hey!....did you just call my prop ugly?......why I never...........

wait until you see the completed paint job, you'll puke.

Post by **Spike** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 7:06 pm

hydroguy2 wrote: Hey!....did you just call my prop ugly?......why I never...........

Well, kinda sorta. The best looking ones I have seen have had some custom paint to match them to the airframe.

Do all of the 200RV props need a spacer or did you need one because of a different cowling, etc?

Spike

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 7:20 pm

prop spacer is for my James extended cowl. If you go with the standard Vans cowl or even the James shorty cowl, no spacer is needed.

Post by **Spike** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 7:33 pm

Hey look, I am saving money already!!