Prop? Aluminum to Stainless?

[Tank]

Hi all
Her is the??
Will I or can I gain any speed Just by changing my prop
From aluminum to stainless?
I think this is done by running more pitch with the stainless than aluminum?
19’ Donzi stock sbc Volvo drive. 2600, lb
What can I expect?
Tanks Tank

[glashole]

what sort of speed vs rpm to you currently see right now with the current set-up

what pitch are you running etc...


regards

Shea

[Tank]

Hi Shea
I have not taken delivery yet! Just planning ahead.
I am looking for general performance gains st ver al.
I think a ss prop might be faster with the same pitch, more efficient!
But will I lose rpm and thus speed
Tanks

[BigGrizzly]

True

[MOP]

Usually you will gain about 100 rpm going over to S/S, the blades are thinner and much stronger then aluminum. You will try several props before you achieve the best boat speed & handling, many times boats of the same size & power will not get the same results. Lots of trial and error!! One real nice thing about aluminum is if you hit something your chances of damage are greatly reduced as the aluminum will bend or break far more easily then an S/S. But very few of us run aluminum as we all want the last bit!!

Phil

[Tank]

Tanks Mop
Thats just what I was looking for!:yes:
I know picking a prop is as much an art as a science!
Tank
PS cant wait for my boat!!!!!

[MOP]

When you get it PM Griz your results he has some interesting hardware to screw on the back!