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What should I do with this propeller?
Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:51 pm
by Fishing 24/7
I think this prop. is as old as the engine itself (25 years old).
Recently hit a rock which chipped a wing.
What do you guys think I should do?
Fix it?
Change it?
Keep it the way it is?
I know we ain't all mechanics but I just want to hear your point of view!
Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:57 pm
by joco
Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:57 pm
by joco
my props i bring them to marc marine in gatineau.
he did a good job 3 time i was there.
but there some other place you can bring them to..
this can be fix no prob at all.
seen worst and not got fix..but at hight rpm..lot off vibration..not to good for the rest off the lower unit.
get it re-done.
got all winter to get it done.
joco.
Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 8:49 pm
by Terry_F
JP from Lake and Trail was telling us about a guy in Stittsville who repairs props.
Try sending him a PM.
Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:51 pm
by Wallyboss
Fix it and keep it as a spare. Or just fix it and use it.
I've seen worst damage and it was still on the motor.
Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:52 pm
by Salar
Jim's Machine Shop & Propeller Service (613-623-6300) in Arnprior does a really nice job. Had a few props done there.
Salar.
what about prop
Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 10:50 pm
by Bass Addict
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:43 am
by Fish'n'Allthetime
If it works allright, just chill and enjoy the summer!
If it's making insane vibrations, weird sounds then asap get it checked out right away....
A liitle chip might not do anything....
Drew
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 8:32 am
by JasonT
could make a small anchor?
Prop
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 8:58 am
by Seaweed
Check how many different stampings it has on it. Every repair gets a different stamp. If it has been repaired twice already then... you might want to just ditch it and get a new one. Thing is with aluminium props when you weld them they have a tendency to soften. So every repair actually softens up the metal and before long even if you get it repaired just running the prop through heavy weeds will cause it to deform.
I had this happen with one prop and couldn't beleive it... until I saw it happening. I buy new now... newer props take a lot before they develop problems... trust me ... I have bumped a few off of logs and stuff and been suprised how sturdy the new props are.
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 1:03 pm
by Fishing 24/7
Hey thanx for the info guys !! realy apreciated ...
think ill chek out prices and save up to get it fix if it bothersa me too much ... i wanna be prepared for next summer ... INTENCE fishing ...like my nick name 24/7 ITS SERIOUSE!!! i dont have a recent boat.. mines a 14 ' alum. princcraft as old as the prop still i want a SMOOTH SAIL!! less vibration means more fish ?? i dunno its more af a personnal thing realy ... i just love things that work the way its supposed to PERFECTLY!!!
THANX AGAIN!!
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:23 pm
by Graembo
Send it in for a touch-up. Lord knows the prop repair guys in this province will all be driving brand new Escalades after the water levels this past late-summer/fall !
G
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 1:27 pm
by Clausewitz
Another vote for fixing it.
If I through out every prop that had hit a rock on Loughborough Lake, I'd have kept a landfill in business.
They can be fixed up and perform very well, especially for an older motor that is still performing.
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 3:26 pm
by Moosebunk
That may as well be a new prop. Wish mine were in that good of shape.
