Stainless Steel Props
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2fast4u
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Read all three pages of this forum post, this should answer most of your questions, http://club.benningtonmarine.com/threads/proper-prop.2485/
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Bad idea. SS props are made for higher HP motors than yours. They don't flex under power like aluminum. The downside is they are less forgiving if an underwater obstacle is encountered (such as might be found in rivers where you plan to boat). Upon impact, a SS prop may transmit force to other driveline parts causing expensive repairs.
Aluminum props are easier and cheaper to repair if damaged. Trust me, buy 2 aluminum props for the price of one SS prop and ultimately, you will be glad you did.
Aluminum props are easier and cheaper to repair if damaged. Trust me, buy 2 aluminum props for the price of one SS prop and ultimately, you will be glad you did.
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Stainless on a 115 is all downside. Zero upside.
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Expensive. Heavy. No performance increase with just a 115. Damage to lower unit possible. Did I miss anything?
Some say if you hit stuff, the aluminum will dent/ding where stainless will not. I say if you are in a lake that's conducive to hitting stuff, you will eventually hit something solid that could take out your lower unit.
That said, if you go stainless, get a breakaway hub.
Some say if you hit stuff, the aluminum will dent/ding where stainless will not. I say if you are in a lake that's conducive to hitting stuff, you will eventually hit something solid that could take out your lower unit.
That said, if you go stainless, get a breakaway hub.