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Old 06-25-2008, 10:37 AM   #31
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Originally Posted by Dave M View Post
I'm not total up on the mechanical side of things. Dave R says SS props give you better performance. Are you using the same pitch as you would aluminum to get this performance. If so, what does the SS give you, more speed,etc. I have a VP Chris Craft. Is this slip ring visable.

Dave M
The theory is that SS is stronger than aluminum, so the blades are thinner causing less drag and the blades flex less and keep the same pitch even while spinning fast. Aluminum blades flex and flatten out, reducing the pitch as speed increases, just what you don't want.
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