Where to get a SS prop??

[chris in va]

I live in the N. VA area. Neither of the two boating stores carry SS props in stock. Where else can I go to get a decent one? I was hoping just to get one tomorrow and try it out on the Potomac rather than use the fragile ProPulse on there now.

 

[merc 140 pontoon]

Re: Where to get a SS prop??

How deep are the waters you boat in? If there's any risk of a prop stirke, remember...<br /><br />Run aluminum, buy a new prop.<br />Run SS, buy a new lower unit.<br /><br />If you'd rather not believe me, that's fine. Hope your checkbook is full.<br /><br />Steve

 

[zzzzz]

Re: Where to get a SS prop??

Merc 140- modern props are mostly ALL made with a rubber hub made to spin out before damaging anything in the gearcase....Chris-what pitch/size would you like ??

 

[ufm82]

Re: Where to get a SS prop??

E-bay. Got my Laser II there for $150- prop is a 9 out of 10. <br /><br /> There are over 100 props listed there at anytime. <br /><br />Like an internet garage sale. Something for everybody.<br /><br />UFM82<br /><br />Oh, and about damage. If you are careful, you'll be fine. I have run SS props for a looooooooong time now and have NEVER damaged a lower unit. I have hit things before and have dinged a blade or two but have never "destroyed a lower unit" before. If you hit something hard enough to damage the lower unit, you're gonna have something else wrong anyway. It takes a pretty good shot to mess one up. Trust me.

 

[Doug Durako]

Re: Where to get a SS prop??

UFM---are you running a Laser 2 on an Alpha rig? I've got a bid on one to try a different pitch and I was almost positive it would slip onto my Alpha drive shaft okay.