I'm going to buy an aluminum prop to replace my SS. I have a 16.5' Alumacraft Competitor w/a Yammy Pro 60. I'm keeping the SS for a backup and will probably switch to it for big water. I run mostly in the river and bent a shaft last year (NOT in the river ironically!) but I'm a little spooked now. The SS prop that is on there now is 13.5x16. It's a pretty heavy boat and I'm happy with it's performace. 5500-5800 rpm = 38mph. If I switch to an Aluminum prop what would be an exquivalent to the 13.5x16 SS? I'm not much of a boat mechanic and I'm not going to get too excited about losing some speed unless it is a HUGE difference. But I would like to stay as close to what I have as I possibly can. What should I look for to replace it?
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I'm going to buy an aluminum prop to replace my SS. I have a 16.5' Alumacraft Competitor w/a Yammy Pro 60. I'm keeping the SS for a backup and will probably switch to it for big water. I run mostly in the river and bent a shaft last year (NOT in the river ironically!) but I'm a little spooked now. The SS prop that is on there now is 13.5x16. It's a pretty heavy boat and I'm happy with it's performace. 5500-5800 rpm = 38mph. If I switch to an Aluminum prop what would be an exquivalent to the 13.5x16 SS? I'm not much of a boat mechanic and I'm not going to get too excited about losing some speed unless it is a HUGE difference. But I would like to stay as close to what I have as I possibly can. What should I look for to replace it?
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