Stainless or Aluminum Prop?

[AndrewB]

Re: Stainless or Aluminum Prop?

I recently investigated the pros and cons of alum and ss props and am a big fan of ss and stayed with one however during my research I was told that the extra weight in a ss prop over a long period of time can cause some damage to the lower unit. Ive got a 1986 135 black max merc, dunno if he was being specific to this motor or speaking in general. Does anyone have an opinion on this or was this guy talking out of something other than his mouth???

 

[wilde1j]

Re: Stainless or Aluminum Prop?

AndrewB, he's faking ... I've been running a Michigan Wheel SS prop on a J 140 for 750 hours w/o any LU problems. He doesn't know what he's talking about, but as you know, opinions are like a$$holes ... everyone has one!

 

[Rushin]

Re: Stainless or Aluminum Prop?

Thanks to everyone for thier input on the prop question! If I go with Stainless Steel, would a Mercury prop be best? If I go with aluminum, what are some thoughts on the Hustler by Turning Point?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Rushin

 

[AndrewB]

Re: Stainless or Aluminum Prop?

Rushin, Ive got one of the SS mercury laser II vented props. Intially i was running a 19' pitch, now a 17' and cannot fault them. Did a bit of research myself as I was opting on going aluminum at one stage but from my research I was told that the ss was by far the stronger prop by some of the best guys in the business. <br /><br />Based on this thats what I would advise - however to be fair I cant really help you with regards to the alum prop because Ive been so happy with these I havent experiemented with one.