Mercury - Black Max 3-Blade Aluminum Propeller 16" Diameter x 12" Pitch Right-Hand Rotation 3-Blade Aluminum Phantom Black Finish 16436A45. Overview. There's a reason you see Mercury's Black Max propellers on so many transoms - they just work. The Mercury Black Max 3-Blade Aluminum Propeller (16436A45) is one of those dependable choices that becomes second nature after a few runs. It's the kind of prop you trust to get you out of the hole quickly, cruise steady, and keep you smiling when the wat