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Originally Posted by secondcurve
I understand stainless steel props are superior to aluminum but given all of the rocks in Winnipesaukee shouldn't the average boater be using an aluminum prop?
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I think it depends on the boat and engine. Any planing-hull boat with more than 200 HP will really flex the snot out of an aluminum prop and will perform much better with SS. Under 200 HP and aluminum is typically fine.
GPS and good electronic charts are vastly less expensive than a new high-end SS prop. Seems like it would be worth having a chart plotter if you want to run expensive props. Mine helps me avoid hitting the bottom very well.