Ferdi, sounds like an even swap to me. But after saying that there are a few other factors involved. Some say the SS prop being heavier will slow the engine RPM a bit. I don't know if that's fact thou. Other than diameter and pitch there is another important feature of a prop, and that is its shape. Props run from the somewhat standard shape of your aluminum prop all the way up to big chopper props made to run at high speed and half out of the water. Some props are design for heavy loads and some for speed. It's somewhat difficult to predict exactly what the end result will be, sometimes you can get it close but most times it's a trail and error affair. That's why most dealers have try props, because even they can't be sure of the end result. I've seen the same prop on identical motors and boats perform very different. One example right here, look up "canepoles" plight with his boat and motor which is identical to "Paw Paw Perch's".
Just sharing some thoughts.
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Last edited by PawPaw Gene; 05-15-2009 at 05:31 AM.
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