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Originally Posted by Dick@merrittmarine
90% of the boat's we sell go out with a SS prop. We have not seen any gearcase failures as a result of a SS hub not letting go when grounded or from a strike. We feel that a SS prop is a worthwile investment, they last longer, won't repitch themselves when run thru mud or sand, don't deflect when accelerating, Oh yeah, they really look great when the boat is on the trailer.
If other dealers are checking this post, we would like to know if you are replacing gearcases due to SS props.
Dick
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I don't think that all impacts are cured by the rubber hub. Impacts are also lateral, that is, stress to the prop shaft. My rig was rear ended in the Summer of 04 while I was trailering. The motor was partially trimmed up with a transom saver. The car ran directly into two of the three blades on the prop and, of course, the skeg. The aluminum prop blades gave and the prop shaft was saved. I believe that a SS prop would have 'held up' to the impact and the shaft would have broke clean off. Similar impacts can occur under water when underway and colliding with rocks, etc.
Separately, I'm glad my boat was made of plastic! Hate to see what would've became of a glass transom in that collision.