Piranha Props?

[kdmiller8251]

Anyone ever use a Piranha prop?? If so what are your thoughts and feelings on them?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Tallman

 

[Simon Wootton]

Re: Piranha Props?

Tallman - I used one on a 17ft. ski boat with a 115 Yamaha... for 5 minutes. This is how long it took to decide that it was useless.<br /><br />When taking off with a lot of power the blades deflected to such an extent that the effect was as if the prop was cavitating. The hub looked OK so this is all I can deduce. I ran 17" and 19" pitch blades and they were equally poor.<br /><br />If you are continually running in shallow water and expect to hit the bottom a lot then this could be the prop for you! Otherwise go for a metal prop every time.<br /><br />Simon

 

[kdmiller8251]

Re: Piranha Props?

Intersting...... I saw an ad for it and thought I might give it a try.... Ooh well.... <br /><br />Thanks for the help<br /><br />Tallman

 

[kdmiller8251]

Re: Piranha Props?

Anybody else here anything???<br /><br />Thanks <br /><br />Tallman

 

[Finney]

Re: Piranha Props?

I'm using a 15 inch by 19 pitch on a 21 foot bayliner and think it runs pretty well! No real issues that I have seen. I want to go up in Pitch but they don't have a 15 X 21 so I have to buy a whole new prop. Other than that I think it works fine. I'd consider myself a novice at propping so take that for what it's worth.