Alum vs Steel

[Chopppywaters]

Hey i was just wondering if Aluminum was a lot worse than Stainless Steel Props or is the steel prop just a small upgrade? (in other words is it worth gettin a steel prop)

[Nick Hearne]

If it's for your 115 then I would say yes!

[hard1]

If you haven't got a depth sounder then I would say no!

[Chopppywaters]

yes its for my 115 and i dont think im going to put a depth sounder on it for money reasons even though i really should lol.

[gingercoastie]

In that case I would get an Ally prop as it will break before your gearbox (In know this for a fact)

[Chopppywaters]

y would a depth finder help the prop? its not like ill see a rock on the depth finder and have time to react anyways lol

[Matt]

Depth sounder?
Why not just learn to navigate! Or get an awareness of the water your in?
A steel prop has a rubber hub to absorb shock loads - plus is more likely to survive an impact than a corresponding ali prop.

[Chopppywaters]

i am very aware of the waters im in its just the waters that i am going to be goin through that im not aware of lol

[Matt]

That was a dig at hard1, not you. I agreed with your previous point.

[hard1]

Originally Posted by gingercoastie

In that case I would get an Ally prop as it will break before your gearbox (In know this for a fact)

Well, that WAS the whole point of the post....sorry if it was a bit obscure.