Aluminum Prop Repair?

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by Dave R

Would be a great time to upgrade to stainless steel. They are far more resilient to rock strikes and have better performance (assuming they are appropriately selected for the boat, engine, and use).

I think this person's history (of striking things) precludes stainless (which would increase the chance of driveline damage (right?))

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[Dave R]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

I think this person's history (of striking things) precludes stainless (which would increase the chance of driveline damage (right?))

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Not if they hit lightly enough to just "roll" a blade or three, as described. That sounds like a low speed touch and that would not do anything to the driveline, in my experience.

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by Dave R

Not if they hit lightly enough to just "roll" a blade or three, as described. That sounds like a low speed touch and that would not do anything to the driveline, in my experience.

They're almost always low speed, but seemingly common enough to maybe not risk the expense or damage, especially as they don't do a ton of quick acceleration/high speed maneuvers.

They also tend to be...frugal.

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