Have any of you used a plastic prop?

  • CZOUBEK1
    MN
    Posts: 5
    June 23, 2003 at 4:37 pm #1243340

    Hey fisherpeople. I’m wondering if any of you has had good or bad experiences with a plastic prop? I need to replace one and I’m not sure if I should go with aluminum or plastic (plastic is cheaper of course by about $20 but I want to know if it’s worth it or not).

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    June 23, 2003 at 4:46 pm #269161

    I’m not sure but I do see alot of them in the Bargin Cave at Cabelas…

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    June 23, 2003 at 4:56 pm #269162

    I would not rely on a plastic or composite prop as my main propeller. I would only consider one as a spare.

    Plastic props have too much flex and are worthless after one ding. I would also assume they become brittle in cold water.

    Stick with a quality aluminum or upgrade to a stainless steel prop.

    Good Luck,
    Jon J.

    2Fishy4U
    Posts: 973
    June 23, 2003 at 5:53 pm #269167

    I have one for my 88 Evinrude SPL and it has never been a problem, but I tend to agree with Jon J. Keep a spare Aluminum on hand. I bought the plastic one because it was four-bladed and tneded to do a better job pulling multiple skiers. Anyway, it has been OK for me.

    CZOUBEK1
    MN
    Posts: 5
    June 24, 2003 at 3:41 pm #269245

    Thanks for your take guys. I guess I’ll stick with aluminum and perhaps get a plastic or re-conditioned aluminum one for spare usage.

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