Choosing a Prop

overeasy · 07-11-2017, 11:31 PM

Not to hijack my own thread, but since you're all here...

I have choice of 3 props. All are the same pitch and diameter. Beat up aluminum, brand new aluminum, and nice-shape stainless. I'm reading up on the graveyard and some other local landmarks, all seemingly made of granite and just below the water. No real reason for stainless in fresh water, so should I use my banged up Aluminum or my brand new (arrives tomorrow) aluminum?

The old one performs okay, and I'm not out breaking speed records. But I worry about it being out of balance - one fin is pretty mangled in a spot the size of a man's big toe. I don't want to put extra wear on the seals of a 25+ year old motor.
Mount new and carry old as a spare?

07-11-2017, 11:31 PM	#1
overeasy Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 22 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Choosing a Prop Not to hijack my own thread, but since you're all here... I have choice of 3 props. All are the same pitch and diameter. Beat up aluminum, brand new aluminum, and nice-shape stainless. I'm reading up on the graveyard and some other local landmarks, all seemingly made of granite and just below the water. No real reason for stainless in fresh water, so should I use my banged up Aluminum or my brand new (arrives tomorrow) aluminum? The old one performs okay, and I'm not out breaking speed records. But I worry about it being out of balance - one fin is pretty mangled in a spot the size of a man's big toe. I don't want to put extra wear on the seals of a 25+ year old motor. Mount new and carry old as a spare?