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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | The 4 blade might be a bit much to turn in 17 pitch, but going that route you could gain the RPM's back if you lift the motor higher off the transom (which I suspect you could go as high as the motor allows). THAT will get your RPM's up at the high end, the hole shot at the low end, and wonderful handling. I'd say decent route to start.
If you do go that route, I would highly suggest finding a good prop shop (either online or close by) that would allow you to exchange props if that one does not work out. Many dealers have demo props as well, but many do not carry solas.
If you went aluminum from solas, you kinda get the best of both metals... The aluminum props are made by a process called "squeeze casting" where they acutally inject the molten aluminum under pressure rather than just pour the molten aluminum into a cast. This gives the blade more strength so it flexes less, and can be shaved thinner to create a more efficient blade. So...what you get is just a touch more flex than steel at the price of Aluminum. The blades are cupped and they hold really well. I just put mine back on (alcup 3) and it held up just as well as my michigan ballistic with just a touch loss of speed.
Steve
Edited by VMS 4/12/2010 1:02 PM
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