Prop got a little bent

[byfor5]

today i took the boat out and the prop got a little bent (just on the tips) and dont know if it ok or ill need a new on?

[Domsz06]

go have it fixed by someone with a form. I wouldn't operate it with them bent. You won't need a new one, just have them fix it and you will be golden. just make sure they have a form for it, and not doing it by eye.

[byfor5]

do you need any tools to get it off or just a wrench

[Domsz06]

um, you can with a wrench if your careful.

[laserfish]

My local prop shop will remove and replace the prop for free, but I also have a prop puller with my spare prop. A prop puller and spare prop are worth the money and spare can save an entire weekend. I know from experience!! Find a reputable shop, and call them, they might remove and replace for free as well.

[byfor5]

ya but the problem is that my boats up an hour ways from my house and theres nothing up there so i would have to tow it around just for the prop. What kinda prop did you get?

[laserfish]

Acme, the only way to go. Call them, and tell them what you have, and they can fix you up. Buy a new one, and then use your old one for a spare after you have it fixed. Ordered my Acme prop on line several years ago. My spare is a stainless steel cutter. Much tougher prop, but it is not nearly as smooth.

[TeamAllen]

Definitely call ACME and buy a prop puller kit as well.

http://www.acmemarine.com/html/propelers.php

[jleger98]

If its just a minor bend, you "CAN" take an adjustable wrench (like a pipe wrench but smaller), adjust it down so it just barely fits over the blade, and carefully bend it back.

This is not a permanant fix, but it can get you through a weekend. I've dinged mine a couple of times coming into our ramp when the water is low. That has worked fine for me. But if its a major bend, you run the risk of breaking the piece off.

[TheOnlyBFC]

What is the risk of running with a little bent prop? Throwing the harmonics in the engine or driveshaft off? just wondering...

[jleger98]

Depending on the amount of vibration, you could:
bend the drive shaft
weaken the strut mount
ruin the strut bearings (not fun to replace)
ruin the thru-hull seal
transfer the vibration to the tranny/engine causing who knows what problems

IMO there is nothing to be gained by running with a bent prop. even a little wobble can lead to these issues, it will just take longer.

If its just a minor issue, use the method I stated earlier, if its major, just get it either fixed or replaced.

[TheOnlyBFC]

We have a 22ve and we chopped our handle in the prop. It bent one on the little edges a bit. We ran the rest of the day. There was some vibration, and the top speed was about 35 and it normally is 40. Think anything happened to any of those things you listed? thanks in advance

[da.bell]

Couldn't say yes or no. I would buy a new prop or repair the one that is on the boat. Put the new/old prop on and see if there is any vibrations. I would say for sure that you have shortened the expected live of the list from jleger98 but it wouldn't hurt to have the dealer look at it also.

[jleger98]

We have a 22ve and we chopped our handle in the prop. It bent one on the little edges a bit.

I'm sure you are fine if the vibration is barely noticable. It doesn't sound like its replaceable (but its nice to have a spare). you can try the following and see if that works for you. I've done this a few times and it works fine, especially if its a brass prop. You just have to be careful to not bend too far or you'll break a piece off.

If its just a minor bend, you "CAN" take an adjustable wrench (like a pipe wrench but smaller), adjust it down so it just barely fits over the blade, and carefully bend it back.

The other option is to pull it off, and bring it into a prop shop. for about $100 bux you'll get it back in (almost) new condition. But it might take a week.

[TheOnlyBFC]

Sounds like a new prop is in order for me. Just got off the phone with the dealer and he wants $600 for one. I found them on the internet for $4 but don't know the exact diameter, pitch, cup size, bore, and blade number. Can someone give me this info please? I have an 06 22 ve. Thanks again