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When selecting the best replacement for your Suzuki propeller, you are probably having some trouble balancing durability and price. Add to that the importance of finding a propeller that will protect your lower unit from damage, and you are facing a pretty daunting task. We will explain for you the different types of propeller that are available, and why the Piranha propellers on the Suzuki Prop Finder are the best in every category.

Whenever a propeller is running, there is a possibility that it will strike another solid object that is in the water. When this occurs, the high speed rotations of the propeller cause shock to the lower engine unit. Over time, these shocks can cause severe damage. Replacing propellers often is a big inconvenience, but having to repair or replace your lower unit incurs a much larger cost that you will definitely want to avoid as well.

Composite propellers can be made from one of any number of different composite formulas, and almost every composite manufacturer uses a formula of their own. This means that different composite propellers can be vastly different in quality, and is a large part of why they have a reputation for having low durability and needing to be replaced more often. Despite this reputation, a good flexible composite could be the best option for protecting you lower unit, but most are not specifically designed to do so. This is also the most affordable option.

A slightly more expensive but more durable option for your propellers is aluminum. This is widely considered to be a good middle ground option, and most boat manufacturers use this for the engine’s original propellers. It is not as flexible as most composites, but it is still more flexible than stainless steel.

Stainless steel propellers are some of the most durable on the market, and will not have to be replaced as often as other propellers. Unfortunately, they are the least flexible of all propeller options, and can cause severe shock during propeller strikes. They are also the most expensive, due to the higher cost of stainless steel over aluminum and composites.

None of these options are both durable and affordable, and to make matters worse, none of them are designed with lower unit protection in mind. If you purchase the best of these three in terms of flexibility, you will lose out of durability and have to constantly replace your propellers. But remember what we said earlier about the potential composite propellers? Piranha explored that potential, and the result is an amazing product that is superior in all areas of concern.

Piranha propellers start at the core of the center hub, made of a strong aluminum perfectly molded into shape. This is coasted in a highly specialized composite formula that is more durable than stainless steel, yet retains the flexibility of other composites. Its modular design allows for removable blades, which can be replaced anytime, anywhere. These blades are made of the same high quality composite, which is specially formulated to absorb the shock caused when they hit other objects in the water. The shape and pitch of the Piranha propeller is superior to any metal propeller, as is the balance, which is so precise that it a twice what is required by industry standard.

The piranha propeller is the stand out winner in every category which defines a great propeller: it is durable, it is affordable, and it is specially designed to protect your engine’s lower unit. Have a look at the Suzuki Prop Finder to find the right model for you.