Texas Transplant
Well-Known Member
Okay, once again I come back from the lake (on Saturday), with a damaged prop. Yes, it was something that I should have paid closer attention to, but regardless - I have one blade 'bent' on my prop now.
I've followed most all of the threads on running an aluminum prop (versus a SS one) on a 90hp engine. For the most part, Merc. seems to NOT recommend it, but many others have stated that it works fine. As I understand it, the main drawback is the possiblity of increased lower unit 'noise' running the SS one. And of course, possibility of damaging the lower unit.
I'm going to get the AL prop fixed (bent, not broken), but once again find myself thinking about the SS version.
Jump in, and let me know your thoughts. I know several out there have indicated that they currently run a SS on a Merc. 90 with no problems.
Tex
I've followed most all of the threads on running an aluminum prop (versus a SS one) on a 90hp engine. For the most part, Merc. seems to NOT recommend it, but many others have stated that it works fine. As I understand it, the main drawback is the possiblity of increased lower unit 'noise' running the SS one. And of course, possibility of damaging the lower unit.
I'm going to get the AL prop fixed (bent, not broken), but once again find myself thinking about the SS version.
Jump in, and let me know your thoughts. I know several out there have indicated that they currently run a SS on a Merc. 90 with no problems.
Tex