Stainless vs. Aluminum Props

randlemanboater · #1 01-30-2007, 12:17 PM

I know that stainless props work better than aluminum, but why?

Skools Out · #2 01-30-2007, 12:28 PM

lol do yourself a test back your boat into a sand bar with both tell us which one is left lol.

Airslot · #3 01-30-2007, 12:48 PM

Aluminum blades flex much more than stainless, giving the stainless the edge in efficiency.

Airslot

Sean · #4 01-30-2007, 12:58 PM

I have also heard if you are in rocky areas you would rather have the alluminum then the Stainless as the alluminum prop will get eaten up, but the stainless as more sturdy could infact ruin your lower unit?

macojoe · #5 01-30-2007, 12:59 PM

Yes but if you boat any were near rocks or hard bottom!!

Aluminum will break, SS will take out the lower unit!! :o

I use SS unless boating with CB, then I go Aluminum, cause CB is always hitting the bottom ::) :-/

Skools Out · #6 01-30-2007, 01:05 PM

LMAO i can see CB saying dang MJ I hit something again. Mj says what else is new but what is it this time lol.

randlemanboater · #7 01-30-2007, 01:16 PM

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#8 01-30-2007, 04:01 PM

It all depends on what you want from your prop. If you want the higher top speed and performance go with the stainless. If you don't mind sacraficing a few mile an hour go with the aluminum. They may break easier, but for the price of a stainless you can buy 2 or 3 aluminum props and keep a spare onboard. If you do hit bottom you want the flex of the aluminum or it can get very expensive (speaking from experience).

Jim

macojoe · #9 01-30-2007, 05:07 PM

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LMAO i can see CB saying dang MJ I hit something again. Mj says what else is new but what is it this time lol

I went out of Boston in my boat with CB, as we are flying along i see what i think is shallow water and start slowing down, CB says your all right get going.

So I hit the gas and go, then *&%)&%^&*I&TR^*&*(^$%!! :o I look at CB and he says I guess i owe you a prop! With a dumb look on his face!! And this is his back yard!!

Mulv80 · #10 01-30-2007, 05:49 PM

That story makes me think back before we had a depth finder. Me and my Dad would fly around in the back bays without giving a second though to how deep the water was in certain areas. When we finally got a depth finder and went over those same areas we just gave each other that look like holy crap we were lucky :o
Anyone who has boated in the back waters of NJ know what I'm talking about. There are channels which seem to literally be 10' wide and bays where the water is down to less than a foot at low tide.