Propeller

[rafreed569]

Has anyone ever heard of a Propeller manufacturer named AEROSTICK that was once located in St. Petersburg, FL. I am trying to identify an old wooden propeller I have that I believe is probably an airboat propeller and not an airplane propeller. No info on the internet regarding this company. A couple of these props that sold in the last five years had this sticker on the blade with that address. My guess is this company went out of business many years ago well before the internet so any records are non existent. Thanks, Richard

 

[Coastslider]

Can you post a picture of the prop you have

 

[rafreed569]

Can you post a picture of the prop you have

 

[rafreed569]

Propeller is 70" in length with 6 bolt holes each 3/8"

 

[rafreed569]

Sorry I meant 8 bolt holes

 

[rafreed569]

Photo of name and serial numbers on back of blade. May not show up to well.

 

[boss520]

I have had several of them on airboats bought mine in Davenport Fl. i think back in 1990 I think.

 

[rafreed569]

Is this company still in business. How old would you say this is, thanks,

 

[Rick McC.]

I have had several of them on airboats bought mine in Davenport Fl. i think back in 1990 I think.

I think the Davenport folks were called Aero Tech. They repaired a wooden prop for me back in the late ‘80’s.

 

[rafreed569]

I think the Davenport folks were called Aero Tech. They repaired a wooden prop for me back in the late ‘80’s.

Thanks, Rick, appreciate the info. This has had me stumped, internet search turns up nothing on Aerostick. Richard

 

[John Fenner]

Aerostick went out of business years ago, Air props Inc was in Davenport which later changed to Florida Air props, not even sure they are still still producing wood props, or in business any longer.

 

[rafreed569]

Aerostick went out of business years ago, Air props Inc was in Davenport which later changed to Florida Air props, not even sure they are still still producing wood props, or in business any longer.

Thanks, It would be nice to know when this was made. It makes a nice display piece the way it has been refinished. I will assume the 1980's at this point.

 

[John Fenner]

Being that length and pitch, and bolt pattern it was likely run on an O-300/145 continental or a 165 Franklin, had one but a sensenich, routed out the center for a clock motor and a clock face.