Propellers Are the Prize
Naval-brass and bronze propellers, 10 to 200 pounds each: the densest brass going.
MARINE BRASS • PROPELLERS • SEACOCKS • NO MINIMUMS
WE BUYMARINE BRASS
Naval-brass propellers, seacocks, struts, and thru-hulls are some of the densest, highest-value brass in existence: built to survive salt water for decades. Boatyards pull them on every repower and refit. If you work the waterfront, that retired hardware has a buyer.
PropellersSeacocksNaval BrassNo Minimums
WHAT IT IS, PLAINLY SAID
The brass that lives in salt water.
Marine brass, usually called naval brass, is a high-copper brass alloy built to resist salt-water corrosion: propellers, propeller shafts, struts, rudders, seacocks (the through-hull valves), and thru-hull fittings. A single propeller can weigh 10 to 200 pounds of dense brass. Bronze propellers belong to the same family and ride the same program. Retired running gear comes off on repowers, refits, and storm repairs.
Seacocks & Thru-Hulls
Through-hull valves and fittings pulled on every haul-out.
Struts, Shafts & Rudders
Running gear from repowers and refits: all of it counts.
WHO GENERATES IT
The waterfront’s brass stream
- Marinas: repower and refit projects pull running gear constantly
- Boatyards: haul-outs retire seacocks, shafts, and propellers
- Boat repower shops: engine swaps mean new running gear and old brass
- Ship breakers: vessel dismantling releases propellers by the ton
- Marine salvage: storm and sinking recoveries
- Propeller shops: reconditioning leaves damaged wheels behind
NO MINIMUMSEvery piece counts
One seacock or a propeller pile: all welcome.
DENSESerious weight
Marine brass is among the heaviest brass per piece.
BIG LOTSFreight handled
On bigger lots, we handle the freight so you do not lift a finger.
WHAT TO SEND
What to send for a marine-brass quote
Marine-brass quotes are fast with a photo and a quantity.
- PHOTOS — The hardware: propellers, seacocks, and fittings, plus a close look.
- QUANTITY — Piece counts or estimated pounds. Propeller diameters help.
- ALLOY — Naval brass, bronze, or uncertain: a photo settles it.
- LOCATION — City and state, so bigger lots can be routed for freight.
Prefer email? [email protected]
FROM HAUL-OUT TO PAYMENT
How a marine-brass deal works.
Send Photos & Quantity
Photos of the hardware, how much you have, and your location. One piece or a pile: every lot starts the same way.
Get a Fast Quote
A real number based on brass content and current market levels. Compare it with confidence.
Ship or Schedule
Small lots ship with simple instructions. On bigger lots, we handle the freight so you do not lift a finger.
Weigh, Settle & Get Paid
Your brass is weighed in the open and priced by grade. Then quick payment by check, wire, or cash.
WHY IRONCREST
Why waterfront sellers call Ironcrest first
- No minimums: one seacock gets the same straight answer as a propeller pile
- We know marine alloys: naval brass and bronze graded for what they are
- Fast quotes from photos: know what the hardware is worth before haul-out
- Quick payment once your lot is weighed and settled: check, wire, or cash
- One direct contact: Sonny Johns at 312-880-8174, not a department
- Your material never leaves the United States
ONE DIRECT CONTACT
Talk to Sonny, not a department
Every quote and payment runs through one person who answers the phone: Sonny Johns at 312-880-8174. No portals, no ticket queues, no waiting on a committee.
- FAST QUOTES — Call or send photos for a fast quote on your material.
- QUICK PAYMENT — Quick payment once your lot is weighed and settled.
- NO MINIMUMS — One bucket or a truckload: every seller gets the same straight answer.
- US ONLY — Your material never leaves the United States.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Asked by people holding this material.
What is the difference between naval brass and bronze?
Both are copper alloys built for salt water, and both are high value. Naval brass is a brass with added tin; bronze is copper and tin. You do not need to tell them apart: send a photo and the grading sorts it.
Are stainless propellers worth anything here?
Stainless is a different metal and not part of the brass program. The buy here is brass and bronze running gear: send a photo if you are unsure.
I only have one old propeller. Is it worth calling?
Yes. There are no minimums and every piece counts. One propeller can weigh over 100 pounds: a serious lot on its own.
Do the propellers need to come off the shafts?
No. Send running gear as it came off: shafts, hubs, and all. Nothing needs to be separated.
What about damaged or bent propellers?
They are welcome. Bent, cracked, or worn wheels sell as scrap bronze: damage does not change the metal inside.
We repower boats every month. Can this be recurring?
Yes. Yards with steady repower work can set up a collection rhythm: accumulate, call, and the brass moves on your schedule.
NO MINIMUMS
That retired hardware is brass.
Send photos of the hardware, a quantity, and your location. You will get a fast quote and a clear breakdown before you commit to anything.
Call 312-880-8174 or email [email protected].