Aluminum prop options, please.

[Midwest Jeff]

Just received my Powertech SEC5 "Channel Surfing Edition" prop. A beautiful prop it is. However, we will be cruising the northern Great Lakes this summer with our R27/F300. This area while stunningly beautiful, is very rocky. Our plan is to explore some of the remote inlets which can get quite shallow in spots. So, I was thinking of getting an inexpensive aluminum prop, so in the event we were to hit something, "ie: a rock", I wouldn't be damaging my very expensive PT prop. I've done some research, but have yet to come up with any solid options. Thanks.

 

[Madisonwi]

i have done apostle islands a couple of years ago and mackinac island all the way up to the soo locks last summer. Ranger Tug/Cutwater had a rendezvous there last summer. plus i do the missisippi a lot. So far so good. The gps is pretty acurate on the depths - water is clear and had no problems. to get to shore in lake superior we used the dingy because the shores are all rocky. trim up the motor and go slow if unsure. look out for the fishing net buoys.

 

[Chimo]

Once apron a time I had such an outboard setup and it had a beautiful SS prop. I liked to occasionally go in to rocky locations and thought about an aluminum prop. It was a great idea and, sure enough, the aluminum prop took a big hit. I felt quite smug until the prop repair guy suggested that it would be cheaper to have a detachable prop guard. He made me one that fitted with wing nuts. It definitely robbed me of performance when fitted but then, as he pointed out, if I was unlikely to be on plane among the rocks. I could easily detach it when I was back in deep water. Maybe talk to a local fab shop? Just an idea.

 

[cliffm]

Just received my Powertech SEC5 "Channel Surfing Edition" prop. A beautiful prop it is. However, we will be cruising the northern Great Lakes this summer with our R27/F300. This area while stunningly beautiful, is very rocky. Our plan is to explore some of the remote inlets which can get quite shallow in spots. So, I was thinking of getting an inexpensive aluminum prop, so in the event we were to hit something, "ie: a rock", I wouldn't be damaging my very expensive PT prop. I've done some research, but have yet to come up with any solid options. Thanks.

Just wondering why you wouldn't just swap back to your factory prop while in areas that you are worried about? Used to carry the factory prop as a spare until getting a second Turning Point prop in lower pitch, now carry that as the spare. Sold the factory prop to recoup some of the costs.