fender22
07-02-2008, 09:47 PM
Bought a new SS prop for my 135 merc today. The old ally prop was missing chunks, been panel beaten several times and generally horrible. I'm very happy with the performance of the boat though and it's the only prop I've had on it so I don't know any better.
I wanted a new prop, even though my mechanic said it wouldn't really make a lot of difference and was a bit wary of SS, thinking I'd be safer hitting something with an Ally prop (as I do!). Anyway, I read that all props have a rubber bush which will strip if any thing is hit.
Spoke to my mechanic again today and he reckons as far as hitting things you are better off with Aluminum. His words were I'd rather be replacing a prop than a gear box! Whats the general concensus here? I was surprised he didn't see a need for a new prop based on the condition of the old one?... the one I have is really bad! Theres a bit (about a cm) knocked off the end of one blade, dings and nicks in the others, bent in places. I would think the prop would run unbalanced at best in that condition. I know in the past I have filed even smalls nicks out off props and made a noticeable difference in performance.
I wanted a new prop, even though my mechanic said it wouldn't really make a lot of difference and was a bit wary of SS, thinking I'd be safer hitting something with an Ally prop (as I do!). Anyway, I read that all props have a rubber bush which will strip if any thing is hit.
Spoke to my mechanic again today and he reckons as far as hitting things you are better off with Aluminum. His words were I'd rather be replacing a prop than a gear box! Whats the general concensus here? I was surprised he didn't see a need for a new prop based on the condition of the old one?... the one I have is really bad! Theres a bit (about a cm) knocked off the end of one blade, dings and nicks in the others, bent in places. I would think the prop would run unbalanced at best in that condition. I know in the past I have filed even smalls nicks out off props and made a noticeable difference in performance.