Stainless propeller

[plaicemat]

I'm looking for a stainless propeller for my Suzi DF70 after buggering the original last time out of Christchurch, before the channel was marked. Who are we using now? Any discounts?

[Maverick Martin]

No club discounts available but I have heard good reports about these people http://www.darglow.co.uk/Workshop/

[Rob]

Interesting read here: http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/22884-stainless-steel-prop-vs-aluminum.html

 

Just remember that the ally prop is the weakest link when you hit something. If it isn't anymore, where will that force go? Gearbox?

 

Also you will need to drop pitch etc.

 

Some of the raider guys had joy with 4 blade ally props, but, you may already have that, doesn't help if you clonk it mind!

 

R

[Rob]

I have a Turning point hustler, which has a brass core and ally blades. When replacing, I only buy the blades which is strangely much cheaper than a 'Normal' prop.

 

The core is expensive over here so got the core from the US (suitcase transport not courier).

[Brian]

In theory if you hit something with a stainless prop the bush should fail, which is replaceable.

[plaicemat]

Thanks for all your input chaps, I have now spoken to Phil at Warrior and his advice was similar about the weakest point but also that there would be no improvement in performance, which is the usual reason for going to stainless, until one gets to the 140hp size engine. I also used to have a Turningpoint prop on the old Mariner engine but recommendation seems to be, with Suzuki's, stick to Suzuki genuine prop. I have bitten the bullet and bought another ally prop and will get the old one repaired and keep as a spare. So, next question, who do we use for prop repairs? I used to go to Propeller Solutions when the were at Cobbs but know they have now disappeared.

[Coddy]

Hi Terry

 

Prop Solutions are now in Sturminster Marshall but their website seems to not work.

 

I would suggest http://www.steeldevelopments.net/ as I have used them before and found them to be very good and knowledgeable

 

Dave

[Maverick Martin]

Prop Solutions are now in Sturminster Marshall but their website seems to not work.

 

Dave

 

Because Tom no longer repairs nor supplies props, he went on to make propeller guards but I can't now find him anywhere

[Kingfisher 126]

 

And Brian runs the prop side at Darglow Marine now in Wareham, they repaired my prop this year and made a very good job.

[plaicemat]

Again, thanks for the input, I shall hi me to Wareham ASAP.