When to change out the prop?

**Precious Roy** · 07-10-2021, 09:46 PM

New boat…. About 32 hours on her… hit a log… not hard just enough to slightly bend 2 blades right at the tip… just a few millimeters deep… and a couple cm across…. Pretty slight. Did not notice and shutter, vibrations, or anything unusual. Ok to run? Thoughts? Thanks in advance!

**larry_arizona** · 07-10-2021, 09:48 PM

Order back up prop, keep using current prop, swap new prop, send damaged prop to get fixed.

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**Cactus371** · 07-10-2021, 10:07 PM

What Larry said

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**Precious Roy** · 07-10-2021, 10:24 PM

Ok will do…. What is the drive shaft size on this? Have to buy the removal tool too. Thanks!

**larry_arizona** · 07-10-2021, 10:32 PM

1 1/8”

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**Precious Roy** · 07-10-2021, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by larry_arizona

1 1/8”

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Thank you sir

**Precious Roy** · 07-11-2021, 10:39 AM

Another newb question…. If I bought the wakemakers prop…acme 2277 15x15.75…. It’s a half inch smaller and a little more low end. I like where the stock one has me right now. Will this one by any significant changes? Improvements? I guess just want to make sure I’m staying where I want to be….
Right now is the stock general use 15.5x16.5
Thanks

**larry_arizona** · 07-11-2021, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by Precious Roy

Another newb question…. If I bought the wakemakers prop…acme 2277 15x15.75…. It’s a half inch smaller and a little more low end. I like where the stock one has me right now. Will this one by any significant changes? Improvements? I guess just want to make sure I’m staying where I want to be….
Right now is the stock general use 15.5x16.5
Thanks

If you like where you are at, why not stick with the prop you have?

The 15.5x15 will give you more low end, but raise your rpms

If you buy your new prop from nettles, you get a $50 coupon for repairing your prop.

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**Precious Roy** · 07-11-2021, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by larry_arizona

If you like where you are at, why not stick with the prop you have?

The 15.5x15 will give you more low end, but raise your rpms

If you buy your new prop from nettles, you get a $50 coupon for repairing your prop.

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Yeah probably should. Just was checking around. Wanted to see thoughts on this. Thanks

**HFarr** · 07-11-2021, 11:50 AM

I have a 15.5X15 on mine with the 400 motor. Top end is still 38, and pulls really well loaded.

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