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Quick Prop Question
Your laser II has a rubber hub inside it. The hub will spin if you hit
something. While true that at 3200 rpm you only loose 1 mph, if the props are the same size the hole shot is completely different and top speed is completely different. Also, my guess is your minimum plane speed is lower w/ the SS prop. -- Tony my boats and autos - http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com "Ed Hale" wrote in message ... Not wanting to create a major problem here, but the Laser II does not have a slipping hub, if that is what you are talking about. I have one and if you hit something with just a blade, you will probably bend the drive shaft. Try the expense of that sucker. Personally I use a composite prop for river cruising. At normal cruise speed of 3200 rpm I only lost 1 mph vs my Laser II SS and if I ding a blande on a floating something, it only costs me $20 and I can fix in on the water in 5 minutes or less. If you want performance, get a SS, but be prepared for very expensive outdrive repair if you do hit something. Captain Ed Searay 190, 5.0 EFI Tony Thomas wrote: Not true. The hub in the prop is the weak link. That is what it is designed for. The SS will hold up to trash and hits without damage to the prop or anything. A big hit and the prop/hub will probably be destroyed anyway. Only reason you would damage the gears would be if you hit a large rock while running w/ the actual gearcase and damaged it. If you just hit w/ the prop, no damage to the gears/drive should exist. Tony "noah" wrote in message ... On Thu, 10 Jul 2003 02:06:01 GMT, "Tony Thomas" wrote: I would suggest that you purchase a good SS prop in a 14 x 19 to use as your main prop. You will gain speed and acceleration by the improvement in blade design. Then use the current prop as a spare. Look at the Laser II. Tony Tony- I have been reluctant to switch to SS props, in spite of the performance gains, because of concerns about drive damage. I regularly run local rivers, complete with submerged tree trunks, rocks, etc., that are rearranged regularly by ice and current. I have heard from other experienced boaters that the SS props are more unforgiving, and transfer more shock to the drive if an object is hit. Any thoughts? noah Courtesy of Lee Yeaton, See the boats of rec.boats www.TheBayGuide.com/rec.boats |
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