Solas 1553-143-17 Stainless Steel Propeller 14.3 x 17 Pitch

Solas

<h3>About Solas Propellers</h3><p><strong>Solas</strong> has been one of the marine industry's most trusted names in propulsion since its founding in 1985 by Dr. Solas Y.J. Lin. Built from the ground up by Dr. Lin, Solas quickly became one of the most well-known and trusted names in outboard and stern drive propellers and impellers for personal watercraft. Headquartered at the Taichung Industrial Park in Taiwan, the facility serves as the heart of research and development, personnel training, material sourcing, and advanced manufacturing — enabling the company to operate efficiently while adhering to the relentless pursuit of quality that has made the brand famous worldwide.</p><h3>Engineering Excellence in Every Blade</h3><p>What sets Solas apart from the competition is a deep commitment to materials science and manufacturing precision. Solas stainless steel propellers contain among the highest percentages of molybdenum, nickel, and chromium in the industry — a purposeful blend that makes the blades incredibly resistant to rust despite constant exposure to saltwater and allows them to run in a more stable manner. These stainless steel propellers are made through an investment casting process, a tried-and-tested method with benefits including an impressive degree of accuracy, ease of repeatability, versatility, and component integrity across various metals and alloys.</p><p>On the aluminum side, Solas uses squeeze casting to produce less porous and stronger aluminum blades, which can therefore be thinner throughout the profile for better efficiency — benefiting fuel economy, acceleration, and top speed. As an additional precaution against corrosion, Solas propellers are treated with up to four layers of performance paint through a sophisticated process that ensures even coating and 100% surface area coverage, with quality control subjecting each propeller to more than 500 hours of abuse in a saltwater spray tank.</p><h3>A Propeller for Every Application</h3><p>Every Solas prop is constructed of high-chromium stainless steel, strong squeeze-cast aluminum, or composite materials for small outboards — with over 1,000 blade variations of material, style, hubs, size, and pitch, fitting boats from 2.5 to 400 horsepower. Whether you need a three-blade prop for top-end speed or a four-blade design for improved low-end thrust and load handling, Solas has an option engineered for your specific hull, engine, and boating style.</p><p>Among the brand's most celebrated product lines are the <strong>Titan</strong> and <strong>Lexor</strong> stainless steel series for high-horsepower applications, the <strong>Amita</strong> aluminum series for everyday performance, and the <strong>Rubex</strong> interchangeable hub system. The Rubex hub system enhances propeller functionality by providing a shock-absorbing mechanism that reduces vibration and impact, using a replaceable rubber bushing to protect both the propeller and engine during sudden shifts and high-torque conditions — and it is compatible with a wide range of outboards, making it a versatile choice for both aluminum and stainless steel props.</p><h3>Solas Propellers by Application</h3><p>Solas manufactures propellers engineered to replace and outperform factory props across a wide range of leading engine platforms. Whether you're sourcing props designed to fit Acme-compatible propeller applications, looking for drop-in upgrades for Turning Point propeller fitments, or seeking high-performance replacements in the Quicksilver propeller category, Solas delivers precision-engineered options backed by decades of marine propulsion expertise. All Solas propellers undergo a state-of-the-art development process — after a range of theoretical calculations, geometrical designs, prototype manufacturing, and various marine tests, Solas propellers are built to exceed customer expectations.</p>