An aquaintance boats in a lake, docking in relatively shallow water meaning
that sticks, gravel etc are constantly getting kicked up into the prop. He's
had his stainless prop for ... 14 years? He described how it recently
"walked across" a semi-floating 2x10 taking bite size chunks out of the
plank every 4" or so ... no damage to the prop. I suggested he might use it
to chop his kindling in the fall. No debate ... stainless.

"RGrew176" wrote in message
...
Bring on another thousand. It is time to replace my current props and put
them
into service as spares. I have the original equipment Mercruiser Bravo II
drives swinging counterrotating 17 1/2" dia 23 pitch props. At this time
only
Mercury seems to make these props as I have called some of the other
replacement prop companies and they do not have my props in stock yet.

The price for the aluminum props is $550 each. The price for the stainless
steel props is $675 each. I am debating whether or not to spend the extra
$250
and upgrade to stainless while keeping my current aluminums as spares.

I understand that stainless will give my boat somewhat better all around
performance due to their design, thinner blades, somewhat I am told more
cupped
and thus a better bite.

What would you do? Seeking advice.

Thanks in advance.