I know this topic has many different opinions, so I thought I’d get your take. I’m installing a new prop and have both SS and bronze stock. Got the bronze from Hamilton and the SS came with the original prop out of the factory and have used both over the years.
I understand that the prevailing wisdom has been that the bronze will give before the drive train gets ruined, but since it’s a safety mechanism and the taper does all the work I’m wondering if this advice is still valid?
I would prefer to use the SS only because it seems to fit a bit better. I have chamfered the corners on the bronze and can work it to fit better but since I can go either way, I would appreciate your thoughts.
I did speak to a prop guy out of Rockland at the Maine Boatbuilders show last month and he said it really doesn’t matter??
Thanks as always!
I understand that the prevailing wisdom has been that the bronze will give before the drive train gets ruined, but since it’s a safety mechanism and the taper does all the work I’m wondering if this advice is still valid?
I would prefer to use the SS only because it seems to fit a bit better. I have chamfered the corners on the bronze and can work it to fit better but since I can go either way, I would appreciate your thoughts.
I did speak to a prop guy out of Rockland at the Maine Boatbuilders show last month and he said it really doesn’t matter??
Thanks as always!