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Old 11-01-2005, 09:32 AM
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Go with aluminum - here's why:

I just bent one of the blades on my aluminum prop and have to get a new one or get it repaired. I'm going to do both. A new aluminum prop is around $100. Getting the old one repaired is under $50. For $150 I'll have a new prop and a spare if I bend it.

Putershark is always quick to push the Propulse which is arbon fiber, has fully adjustable pitch and replaceable blades. I am sure they are fine props, but a new one runs about $220 and the blades are $30 each. Break two and you've spent more than the cost to repair an aluminum prop. For $70 less I'll have all I need even if I bend all three blades.

Don't buy stainless steal for the reasons mentioned in one of the other posts. You don't want to take a chance on destroying your lower unit.

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