SS Props... so many choices! Which to choose?

[Manipulator]

There are so many companies out there. Who makes high quality SS props? I've seen Stiletto, Hustler, Apollo etc. <br /><br />looking for a 3 blade SS prop.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: SS Props... so many choices! Which to choose?

An easier question would be who doesnt make a quality ss 3 blade. Every prop has it's strong points. Some props made by the same manufacturer have different markets. Sometimes the differences are extremely subtile. Just look at Turbo for instance. A Turbo I is designed for one thing, a Vector another, A Lightning another and a TXP yet another. All 4 are 3 blade ss and all 4 could be the same pitch. And that's just Turbo. We're not even talking about Stiletto (who's made by the same company).<br /><br />How do you know which is the best for your application? Testing. Experiance is the key.

 

[Manipulator]

Re: SS Props... so many choices! Which to choose?

I'm looking mostly for a prop that is more economical than is for performance. A little more top end would be nice but my boat is no hotrod. I curious as to what is a name or reputation. I do have a stiletto but afraid I may have bent it. It don't look but I am getting some vibration at low rpm now. <br /><br />I noticed that Michigan Ballistic are rather nicely priced but are they any good?

 

[Dhadley]

Re: SS Props... so many choices! Which to choose?

Not worried about performance but rather economy? <br /><br />Performance is economy. Improved economy is acheived by increasing efficiency. Increasing efficiency is increasing performance.<br /><br />Are you shopping price or efficiency?