[C320-list] Propeller Shaft

[Roger Nitkin]

I recently purchased a new Max Prop feathering propeller to replace the original 2-blade fixed on my 1997 C-320.
My mechanic says it's too heavy for the original bronze prop shaft, which could snap under the weight and strain and dump my new prop into Davy Jones's Locker.
He suggests I replace the shaft with a new Stainless Steel one.
Does anyone have any thoughts or experience with this ?

Roger Nitkin
Summer Time
Westport Ct
1997 #429