What should I do with this propeller?

Post by **Fishing 24/7** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:51 pm

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!

Post by **joco** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:57 pm

Post by **joco** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:57 pm

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.

Post by **Terry_F** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 8:49 pm

JP from Lake and Trail was telling us about a guy in Stittsville who repairs props.
Try sending him a PM.

Post by **Wallyboss** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:51 pm

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.

Post by **Salar** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:52 pm

Jim's Machine Shop & Propeller Service (613-623-6300) in Arnprior does a really nice job. Had a few props done there.

Salar.

Post by **Bass Addict** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 10:50 pm

Save 5 bucks from each welfare check over the winter and get it repaired

before spring arrives...........

Post by **Fish'n'Allthetime** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:43 am

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

Post by **JasonT** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 8:32 am

could make a small anchor?

Post by **Seaweed** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 8:58 am

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.

Post by **Fishing 24/7** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 1:03 pm

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!!

Post by **Graembo** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:23 pm

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

Post by **Clausewitz** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 1:27 pm

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.

Post by **Moosebunk** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 3:26 pm

That may as well be a new prop. Wish mine were in that good of shape.

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