would you purchase a composite propeller

[reece3223]

For the second time this season my aluminum prop has been damaged both are in the shop. I am thinking of purchasing a composite piranha prop. The price is fair and the rep said if was not what I expected i could return and apply the balance towards another purchase. I guess I am looking for any one with first hand experience using this prop.

thanks in advance

 

[steelespike]

Re: pros VS cons of composite propeller

Re: pros VS cons of composite propeller

Boy I guess you should be more careful.No personal experience but there have
been a couple excellent performance reports here not sure of the prop size but replacement blades are something like $27.I think the flo torque is adjustable.I think they can break unexpectedly someone reported losing 4 baldes at once in hard accceration.The company made good.
As I understand it if you have trouble with soft contact stainless props are said to hold up better needing repair less often. Of course they cost more and more to repair.

 

[reece3223]

Re: pros VS cons of composite propeller

Re: pros VS cons of composite propeller

yep it was a expensive learning experience. thanks for the input

still looking for first hand knowledge of composite props

 

[ghansen]

Re: would you purchase a composite propeller

I had one on my 17' Glastron with a 4.3 ltr motor. Boat ran great and never had a problem with the prop.

 

[strokeoluck]

Re: would you purchase a composite propeller

Might want to try doing a search on iboats for that Pirahna brand. I recall the overall tone of the comments was somewhat negative (can't recall why) - but look it up to double-check.

 

[MikDee]

Re: would you purchase a composite propeller

I've got a 17" pitch 4 blade Comprop, and it works great! But, I have no idea how a piranna works?

Check it out here: http://www.comprop.com/