Solas props

Has anyone had any experience with Solas props? I know it's not an ACME or OJ but I ran across one in a prop shop that the guy may deal on, might be OK for a spare or a simple cruising prop in unknown waters.

It's stainless, a 13x13, don't know what the cup is but it looks very similar to an OJ Legend. Actually I don't think they make any Nibral props, seem to concentrate on impellers and I/O props.

8122pbrainard wrote: horkn wrote:     Is it Nibral or SS? Solas makes Nibral props?????

I was wondering that myself.

I knew they made SS impellers for PWC.

It makes sense that they only make SS ones.

Fibersport wrote: I'll probably pick it up on Friday, the price is right and I can't swing an ACME right now. If it doesn't work out it could always be a spare.

Fill us in on the details. Dia.? Pitch?

Update: Picked up the Solas 13x13 prop and am now in Minocqua WI enjoying it. Hole shot is much better and the list to port that I had with the old 13x14 uncupped is gone, the boat rides nice and flat and turns both port and starboard - who would have thought a prop could affect things so much. I'm pretty pleased with it although I do get a little vibration at a certain rpm, I'm sure a little more time aligning the engine while the boat is in the water would help. I;m sure the ACME would run smoother yet but for the money this one is working out just fine for me. Have not checked WOT yet, will save that for the end of the week.

Pete, Minocqua is far from being that bad. I do appreciate my cottage being about 30 minutes away from Minocqua though:)



Greg,   just be sure to stay away from stumps and rocks, otherwise that SS prop will make problems.

How much was it and where did you get it from?

Fibersport wrote: Just got back yesterday, lost the internet connection at the resort. Minocqua isn't the Dells Pete, it's all in what you make of it. Horkn - sending you a PM

Greg,
I never said Minocqua was the "dells" but certainly close as far as "tourist traps" go!! Not as bad as the "dells" area but certainly worse than Eagle River which I also consider to be one of them. I avoid going into Eagle unless I have too (usually a Ace hardware store run) and going to Minocqua is not on my list of things to do. The last time I was there was for a wood boat show. It wasn't a fun experience. Traffic lights in a northern Wisconsin town?? Sorry but I may be more "low keyed" but my idea of a northern Wisconsin town is different. Next year try Three Lakes! Lots more, not as crowded water too!!

Horkn, did you get my PM? Just checking.