Propeller Advice

"Ronnie Garrison" wrote in message
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Wally wrote:

I am considering putting a Pirahna Composite prop on my 17 foot
aluminum bass boat, 90 HP Mercury, The syatem looked good, with
replaceable ears. The lake I fish in South Texas, Choke Canyon, has
lots of debris, trees, easy to ding an aluminum and rewelds here were
arouns $70. I really am twitchy about changing to stainless steel, if
the clutch does not slip, may have serious lower unit damage and I
have been told by a couple people in the area not to go steel.

Any thoughts or advice greatly appreciated.

Wally

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I have been running stainless steel props on motors from 115 to 225 hp
since 1979 and have never had lower unit damage although I have had to
have many props worked on after hitting everything from rocks to stumps.

I thought those composite props were for emergency use - did not know they
had developed better ones.

Yeah, supposedly there are some companies that are touting their props a for
regular use. The reports I've read, when comparing performance specs, tell
me otherwise......
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Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

"Charles B. Summers" wrote in message
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"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in
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I simply slow down.



Hahahahaaa.... that's a good one Steve! Aren't you the guy that I seen
running about 50mph over that 1.5' area on Boom Lake? You know, between
the
island, and the same little hump that I was tempted to get out of my boat
and help it float over???

I did slow down......But let's think about it Charles, how many aluminum
props have you and Jerry bunged up since I've known you guys? How many
props have I had worked on? Stainless for me!
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Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

"Charles B. Summers" wrote in message
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"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in
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I simply slow down.



Hahahahaaa.... that's a good one Steve! Aren't you the guy that I seen
running about 50mph over that 1.5' area on Boom Lake? You know, between
the
island, and the same little hump that I was tempted to get out of my boat
and help it float over???

I did slow down......But let's think about it Charles, how many aluminum
props have you and Jerry bunged up since I've known you guys? How many
props have I had worked on? Stainless for me!
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

I working on getting a stainless for mine Steve... it's just the price that
has kept me from it so far. Between that and feeding my three kids, there's
no difficult choice to be made.

I have finally gotten everything back in order now that my wife is back to
work, so maybe it won't be long from now. Then again... I'm still having to
wait for that 24v trolling motor too!



"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in
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I did slow down......But let's think about it Charles, how many aluminum
props have you and Jerry bunged up since I've known you guys? How many
props have I had worked on? Stainless for me!
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

I working on getting a stainless for mine Steve... it's just the price that
has kept me from it so far. Between that and feeding my three kids, there's
no difficult choice to be made.

I have finally gotten everything back in order now that my wife is back to
work, so maybe it won't be long from now. Then again... I'm still having to
wait for that 24v trolling motor too!



"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in
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I did slow down......But let's think about it Charles, how many aluminum
props have you and Jerry bunged up since I've known you guys? How many
props have I had worked on? Stainless for me!
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

The stainless for mine goes for about $350. and an Aluminum goes for about
$190. I got one of each from Ebay for less than a hundred for both. It never
hurts to check Ebay. There was a Marine Store going out of business and he
had tons of props.


"Charles B. Summers" wrote in message
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I working on getting a stainless for mine Steve... it's just the price
that
has kept me from it so far. Between that and feeding my three kids,
there's
no difficult choice to be made.

I have finally gotten everything back in order now that my wife is back to
work, so maybe it won't be long from now. Then again... I'm still having
to
wait for that 24v trolling motor too!



"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in
message news

I did slow down......But let's think about it Charles, how many aluminum
props have you and Jerry bunged up since I've known you guys? How many
props have I had worked on? Stainless for me!
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

The stainless for mine goes for about $350. and an Aluminum goes for about
$190. I got one of each from Ebay for less than a hundred for both. It never
hurts to check Ebay. There was a Marine Store going out of business and he
had tons of props.


"Charles B. Summers" wrote in message
...
I working on getting a stainless for mine Steve... it's just the price
that
has kept me from it so far. Between that and feeding my three kids,
there's
no difficult choice to be made.

I have finally gotten everything back in order now that my wife is back to
work, so maybe it won't be long from now. Then again... I'm still having
to
wait for that 24v trolling motor too!



"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in
message news

I did slow down......But let's think about it Charles, how many aluminum
props have you and Jerry bunged up since I've known you guys? How many
props have I had worked on? Stainless for me!
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

The stainless for mine goes for about $350. and an Aluminum goes for about
$190. I got one of each from Ebay for less than a hundred for both. It never
hurts to check Ebay. There was a Marine Store going out of business and he
had tons of props.


"Charles B. Summers" wrote in message
...
I working on getting a stainless for mine Steve... it's just the price
that
has kept me from it so far. Between that and feeding my three kids,
there's
no difficult choice to be made.

I have finally gotten everything back in order now that my wife is back to
work, so maybe it won't be long from now. Then again... I'm still having
to
wait for that 24v trolling motor too!



"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in
message news

I did slow down......But let's think about it Charles, how many aluminum
props have you and Jerry bunged up since I've known you guys? How many
props have I had worked on? Stainless for me!
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

"Charles B. Summers" wrote in message
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I working on getting a stainless for mine Steve... it's just the price that
has kept me from it so far. Between that and feeding my three kids,
there's
no difficult choice to be made.

Hmm, feeding the kids or new prop? Feeding the kids or new prop? Decisions,
decisions! WELL, the kids ARE a bit overweight sooooo, new prop it is!

Just kidding Charles. I know the feeling all to well. LOL!

I have finally gotten everything back in order now that my wife is back to
work, so maybe it won't be long from now. Then again... I'm still having
to
wait for that 24v trolling motor too!

Yep! Same here except for me, it is a new pitchin stick after the old one
got about a foot and half snapped off the tip because some dumb butt (yours
truly) slammed it in the tail gate of the SUV because he forgot to insure
that the rod was properly loaded.

back to topic..... Stainless all the way. Lake Fork eats aluminum props!
snip for bevity
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Doyce