Stainless steel vs. aluminum prop?

[02'Crownline]

I got a 92' 40 hp merc oil injected 4 cyl. would a stainless steel propeller over an aluminum propeller make a difference on a smaller engine like this and if so what would it be? I was contumplating on putting a stainless steel prop on but wanted to make sure what the differences were before spending 200+ dollars. Thanks

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: Stainless steel vs. aluminum prop?

id keep the aluminum. 200 dollars can sure buy a lot of 2 stroke oil

 

[gewf631]

Re: Stainless steel vs. aluminum prop?

There's a great "Propeller Selection" topic over in the Engine FAQ's forum, here. <br /><br />I agree with phatmanmike about the savings (in your case, you could by 3 (or maybe 4) aluminum props for the price of that one stainless).<br /><br />As an example, I just picked-up a Hustler prop for ~$90 delivered (the next day!) , from iBoats. I think for the 40HP you're looking at less than $80 for the same prop.

 

[quantumleap]

Re: Stainless steel vs. aluminum prop?

Stainless tends to provide more benefits to higher H.P. motors.

 

[02'Crownline]

Re: Stainless steel vs. aluminum prop?

yea thanks for all the replys guys. im gunna stick with the aluminum prop. Quantumleap thats what i was thinking but i just thought i would ask and see what others thought.