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Originally Posted by WVOtoGO
This brings me to something I saw the other day on TV regarding boat propellers.
Maybe Hatt can jump in here. 
A guy was talking about all these bass boats running around with pretty stainless steal props. He though that was nuts.
Being a boat that runs around in logs, stumps, and rocky waters, it made no sense not to have a more forgiving propeller.
He stated that bass boat operators would be better off with aluminum props (and a spare) that would bend (absorb) a hard strike, as compared to ridged stainless steal that transmits the strike right up the shaft to the pricey motor parts. Made sense to me. But then, I’m not a bass boat driver.
Not sure how the “sheer-pin” I’ve heard they have on the shaft comes into play here. Maybe that’s what the SS prop runners are counting on.
- Shelby |
Aluminum is more forgiving and will protect the driveline somewhat on a serious hit.
However, stainless is more durable for those operators that will hit some sand on occasion. The stainless is relatively tolerant of sand and the driveline is not harmed by a hit in sand.
So, it's strictly an operator choice. Take the more expensive stainless and don't hit any rocks..........or choose the cheaper and more forgiving aluminum