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Originally Posted by aussie
Would it right to say a stainless prop of 17 inch pitch would be the same as a 18 inch Aluminum prop ---my understanding is 2 props same pitch one steel the other aluminum the steel will give you better holeshot and more speed at wot correct ???????  |
I did answer your question in my first reply Aussie.
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Originally Posted by Destroyer
So yes, to answer your question, it probably would be right to say a stainless prop of 17 inch pitch would be about the same as a 18-19 inch Aluminum, all other factors being the same.
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And read what SpareParts just said about props. His reply is basically a longer and more detailed version of what i said when I said:
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Originally Posted by Destroyer
The fact is that props are so infinately variable that it's almost useless to say "this is what you have to do" vs "that is what you have to do". The ONLY way to know what prop is right for your boat is to actually know what you want your boat to do, and then try several different props until you get the one that's dialed in for your needs.
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Last edited by Destroyer; 05-26-2013 at 04:08 PM.
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