Propeller Replacement

[Tahoe195]

Hello - I am new to this forum and recently bought a 2006 Tahoe 195 Deck boat with the 4.3L Alpha 1 lower trans. We noticed the other day that the prop was slightly bent on 2 fins. So I have been looking for a stainless steel replacement for the OEM Alum that is on it. Figured I could use the Alum as a spare if needed.

I have been looking at the Solas Titan (141/2 X 23) and the Rapture (141/4 X 23) to replace the OEM 14x23 that is on it.

Anyone had any experience with these 2 manufacturers any bad / good points I should be aware of.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Propeller Replacement

You might want to stick with Aluminum for awhile,.........
Til you figure out Where the Realestate is........

A SSteel Prop will be more apt to take Out Awhole Lot More Part$ if you strike Bottom..........

No Disrespect,..... Just a thought............

Btw,.............. Welcome Aboard to the forums here at iboats.............

 

[vipzach]

Re: Propeller Replacement

You really should ask this in the prop forum, not the engine forum. I would second bondo's suggestion about using alum for awhile instead of SS. If you already bent that new prop and did not notice that youhit something. A SS will tear more parts up in your drive instead of bending the prop blades.

With that said, I have a SS rapture 14.25x17 on my boat and like it just fine. It is the only prop that has been on my boat since I got it.

 

[searay3]

Re: Propeller Replacement

I run a solas 14.25x19 4 blade on bigger water, awsome prop. It'll take a hit on wood (logs/sticks) in the river with no damage. Rocks and pipes would be another story. For fishing the smaller waters, aluminum is the only way to go as a lot of that takes place in shallow water. Once your familiar with your 'real estate' as was mentioned, I don't believe you'll be dissappointed with SS.

 

[majphill]

Re: Propeller Replacement

I won't go stainless where we boat - too many things to hit. We've had our current boat for less than two years and have gone through two props and the third is slightly dinged up.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Propeller Replacement

Tahoe, If the water has a sand bottom without rocks, a SS prop will outlast an aluminum 10::1 or more. If you might hit rocks, stick with aluminum.