Piranha VS. Aluminum
A common, cost-effective alternative to a stainless-steel prop is aluminum. But aluminum is not your only option. If you are looking at a replacement prop that is less expensive than stainless and less susceptible to damage, you need to consider the modular, composite design of the Piranha. Here are 13 reasons why the composite Piranha is a better option than aluminum:
FEATURE |
PIRANHA |
ALUMINUM |
|---|---|---|
| Stronger than aluminum: | Yes | No |
| Replaceable blades | Yes | No |
| If damaged – lowest repair cost: | Yes | No |
| Replace blades yourself – simply & quickly: | Yes | No |
| Repaired blades as strong as original: | Yes | No |
| Blades cannot blister: | Yes | No |
| Blades cannot corrode: | Yes | No |
| Unlimited lifetime hub warranty: | Yes | No |
| Sales policy allows exchanges: | Yes | No |
| Easy and affordable to try different sizes: | Yes | No |
| Made in USA: | Yes | No |
| Toll free customer technical support: | Yes | Maybe |
| Construction Material: | Nylon/Long Glass Fiber with alum. hub |
Aluminum |
Now you know why your next prop needs to be a Piranha composite prop. The next step is to find the right prop for your boat. Piranha props are manufactured to fit all the major manufacturers of outboard and sterndrive engines from 9.9HP to 280 HP, ranging in years from 1972 to 2019. Use our Prop Finder or call us at 1-866-621-7767 to find your replacement solution here.
