plaicemat Posted August 9, 2017 Report Share Posted August 9, 2017 I'm looking for a stainless propeller for my Suzi DF70 after buggering the original last time out of Christchurch, before the channel was marked. Who are we using now? Any discounts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted August 9, 2017 Report Share Posted August 9, 2017 No club discounts available but I have heard good reports about these people http://www.darglow.co.uk/Workshop/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Interesting read here: http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/22884-stainless-steel-prop-vs-aluminum.html Just remember that the ally prop is the weakest link when you hit something. If it isn't anymore, where will that force go? Gearbox? Also you will need to drop pitch etc. Some of the raider guys had joy with 4 blade ally props, but, you may already have that, doesn't help if you clonk it mind! R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 I have a Turning point hustler, which has a brass core and ally blades. When replacing, I only buy the blades which is strangely much cheaper than a 'Normal' prop. The core is expensive over here so got the core from the US (suitcase transport not courier). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 In theory if you hit something with a stainless prop the bush should fail, which is replaceable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted August 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Thanks for all your input chaps, I have now spoken to Phil at Warrior and his advice was similar about the weakest point but also that there would be no improvement in performance, which is the usual reason for going to stainless, until one gets to the 140hp size engine. I also used to have a Turningpoint prop on the old Mariner engine but recommendation seems to be, with Suzuki's, stick to Suzuki genuine prop. I have bitten the bullet and bought another ally prop and will get the old one repaired and keep as a spare. So, next question, who do we use for prop repairs? I used to go to Propeller Solutions when the were at Cobbs but know they have now disappeared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Hi Terry Prop Solutions are now in Sturminster Marshall but their website seems to not work. I would suggest http://www.steeldevelopments.net/ as I have used them before and found them to be very good and knowledgeable Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Prop Solutions are now in Sturminster Marshall but their website seems to not work. Dave Because Tom no longer repairs nor supplies props, he went on to make propeller guards but I can't now find him anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher 126 Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 And Brian runs the prop side at Darglow Marine now in Wareham, they repaired my prop this year and made a very good job. Maverick Martin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted August 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Again, thanks for the input, I shall hi me to Wareham ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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