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Solas

Solas Rubex 3 Plus

The Rubex 3 Plus by Solas is a 3-blade propeller.

The essentials: what sets this series apart

  • the only series in Aluminium of the comparisoncheaper and more replaceable; less load-holding than stainless
  • smallest diameter of the comparison: 14.94″more compact, for the gearcases and uses that call for it

Head to head with its direct rivals

Comparison of the Rubex 3 Plus series against Mercury Racing Ventera · Michigan-wheel Apollo · Quicksilver Thunderbolt, at a comparable diameter class.

CharacteristicSolas Rubex 3 PlusMercury Racing VenteraMichigan-wheel ApolloQuicksilver Thunderbolt
Diameter13.875–16″15″14.625–15.5″14.625–15.5″
Pitch range11–23″18–27.5″17–23″17–23″
Blades3433
MaterialAluminiumStainless steelStainless steelStainless steel
RotationRight + leftRight + leftRight + leftRight + left
Hub / kitRubex interchangeable rubber hubFlo-Torq HD / Ultralock selon montagen/aPVS / Flo-Torq II

How we compare →

Key figures

Material
Aluminium
Blades
3
Diameter
13.875–16"
Pitch range
11–23"
Rotation
Right + left
Hub / kit
Rubex interchangeable rubber hub

Use cases

Grands diamètresBateaux lourdsPoussée

Example part numbers

9411-139-179511-160-139501-155-11DC

Sources and technical context

Other Solas propellers