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10-19-2010, 08:49 PM #11
Boat = fiberglass hole in lake that you pour money into....
If you believe something to be true, it will be - in it's consequences.
2009 MasterCraft ProStar 197 - DD - 5.7L - 325HP - Zero Off
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10-19-2010, 10:53 PM #12Senior Member
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That sounds about right for aluminum props. Were they? Bronze is much harder and more expensive to repair, and less likely to have a good job done. Another Moomba owner near me just went through this. I ended up lending him my old prop until he found a better full replacement.
2005 XLV, upgraded ballast, Comptech swivel wakeboard and hydrofoil racks, Monster cargo bimini
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10-20-2010, 06:59 AM #13Senior Member
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10-20-2010, 09:42 AM #14
I would second the repair prop option over replacement. most dealers don't make a nickel on a repaired prop since they have it sent out, so I can understand the push to sell you a new prop.
mine was only $85 to get repaired.
I'd pull the prop and let the dealer do all the other work. get the prop done yourself and put it back on. that's a walk in the park..'06 Supra Launch 20SSV-gone but never forgotten
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10-20-2010, 09:46 AM #15
we have a hackercraft that i rolled over a rock with, bent strut, rolled up prop and bend rudder.... While the ticket was ridiculous there was no mention of shaft alignment on the bill either... that sounds fishy now that you mention it....
if I were the OP I would mark the strut and tell the dealer you want the old one back when its replaced.....
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10-20-2010, 10:43 AM #16
With the Prop - what brand? If it's OJ i know they repair them at the factory. You can just send it out to them and they'll fix and return. Would have been cheaper for me to do that than use the local guy (I learned my lesson).
I'm not sure but I'd venture to say that the other manufacturers do the same?
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Why Not? Play Hard! Get wet
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10-20-2010, 10:58 AM #17
In the inboard world there are two materials used for props, stainless and Nibral, a metal alloy made from nickel, bronze and aluminum. All modern wakeboat props are made from Nibral. Yes you could get a stainless if you wanted but mfgrs won't use them due to cost and the repair factor if you hit your prop. Nibral props can be repaired as said short of a blade missing so do not let anyone tell you they cannot be repaired. Contact the mfgr or a local prop repair facility and have it fixed.
2007 Mobius LSV
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10-20-2010, 11:21 AM #18
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10-20-2010, 03:33 PM #19Senior Member
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They have a profile machine that traces the profile of the props, this way they make sure they are even better than when they leave the original factory.
On my Stainless Steel props I noticed that both engines where perfectly still while in gear they had them so perfectly balanced. Before I damaged them they would vibrate and move around a little bit. Yes they do great work at a great price.
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10-28-2010, 04:03 PM #20Member
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NEW UPDATE---This gets good
So service manager calls me and says... "I have more good news for you"
Your shaft is bent new one installed (parts and labor) $438
We also found that your rudder and rudder port is bent new one installed (parts and labor) $578.45
WTF!!!!
no physical signs of contact on my rudder and he says its bent.
While performing a steering test it binds on 1/3 turn to right and same to left.
I can't believe I hit something that hard with my prop and did SO much damage. (need I remind you that I was at best 1/8 throttle in gear) less than 10 mph!
I guess that is what insurance is for right