Prop Repair

[TXSurf4]

Does little ripple in the prop need to be repaired? I have never had to have one repaired (knocks on wood) so that is why I ask.



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[MJHSupra]

Might as well have it fixed in the off-season. I assume you did not notice any vibrations, but it's not odd for people to take the prop off and notice small dings.

I would do it just for the chances of having vibrations on the drive shaft/other components and not realizing it's happening.

Not sure how close you are to Nettle Props in Tx. I think they are in Austin. They did some work for me on a spare prop and sold me a new one at a good deal. Easy to deal with. Nice peeps. Free T-shirt too when they sent back the spare prop - nice surpirse.

[sandm]

I would absolutely get it fixed. MJH calls out the harmonics that can be causing wear issues.

been a minute since we had one fixed but it was from the local shop in Boise and was only $90. cost shouldn't be that much and as mentioned, have seen a lot of positives on Nettle props on here...
that one should be pretty easy to fix.

[bergermaister]

I've let them go a little too long and finally get fixed. It's amazing how much smoother everything is after a straightening. Almost shocking depending on how bad it was to begin with. Around here price is double what SandM is quoting unfortunately.

[TXSurf4]

Ya I actually had it happen to me literally as I was idling into the marina to put it on the trailer to get it’s winter service. So I didn’t run it like this at all. Our lake is considerably low (-4ft) and I just run through a shallow spot where only the prop caught the bottom which was just mud and clay. I saw it on the trailer and swapped it for my ACME. I had my shop check all the under water gear and all is fine which I figure it would be but wanted to be sure. I actually bought my ACME from Nettles and got a $50 repair voucher so I will send it in to them. That being said it is a good reason to test out my 2847 which I have been wanting to do just hadn’t gotten around to it lol. Thanks fellas.


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[HFarr]

Yep. Go ahead and fix it if it's not going to cost you any down time. Props are funny sometimes about what will make them vibrate.

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