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Quicksilver

Quicksilver Black Diamond

The Black Diamond by Quicksilver is a 3-blade propeller.

Head to head with its direct rivals

Comparison of the Black Diamond series against Solas Rubex 4 · Michigan-wheel Vortex · Yamaha Talon SS SDS, at a comparable diameter class.

CharacteristicQuicksilver Black DiamondSolas Rubex 4Michigan-wheel VortexYamaha Talon SS SDS
Diameter10.125–16″12.5–14.75″10.125–16″13.13″
Pitch range8–23″13–21″9–23″14–24″
Blades3433
MaterialAluminiumAluminiumAluminiumStainless steel
RotationRight handRight + leftRight handRight + left
Hub / kitRubber hub / Flo-Torq Reflex / Flo-Torq II selon puissanceRubex interchangeable rubber hubXHS / XHS II (interchangeable Mercury Flo-Torq II)SDS

How we compare →

Key figures

Material
Aluminium
Blades
3
Diameter
10.125–16"
Pitch range
8–23"
Rotation
Right hand
Hub / kit
Rubber hub / Flo-Torq Reflex / Flo-Torq II selon puissance
Engine power
250 hp

Use cases

Remplacement économiqueUsage generalRéparation facile

Example part numbers

QA2000XQA2008XQA1918XQA1920X

Sources and technical context

Other Quicksilver propellers