BENT PROP!

[fleetpaint]

I NOTICED TODAY THAT I HAVE A SMALL BEND ON ONE OF MY BLADES ON THE STAINLESS 4-BLADE PROP. I HAVENT NOTICED A VIBRATION OR ANY PROBLEMS. SHOULD I WORRY ABOUT THIS? CAN IT BE REPAIRED?

[dogbert]

You can repair it, but you'll need a prop puller to get it off. It's a handy tool to have. It's nice having a spare prop if you have the $$.

Because it's stainless (much harder to bend stainless), I'd recommend having a professional check your shaft alignment to make sure you don't have an issue. I've got a small bend in one of my blades that I got from a heavy friend sitting on my swim platform in shallow water while a big wake came in. If it's just a bend, there's probably not much to worry about. If iit looks chewed up, then it hit something while underway and I'd get the shaft checked for straightness and alignment.

[laserfish]

Need to get it checked

Get your strut and shaft alignment checked like Dog said. Those cutter stainless props are stiff and tough, and if you bent a blade you probably whacked something pretty good. The cutter is what I started with on my boat, but I bought an Acme several years ago, and it was a great move. Much smoother, less vibration and better hole shot. Now I just have my SS as a backup in case I hit something. Get the puller kit with it. That and the spare have saved entire weekends for us.

[fleetpaint]

JUST ORDERD THE ACME!!! THANK YOU.

[da.bell]

Did you talk with anhaney first before ordering it?

[dogbert]

Did you talk with anhaney first before ordering it?

Was that a requirement?

[fleetpaint]

HAVE A FRIEND THAT OWNES PRECISION PROPELER IN SPOKANE WA. HE SET ME UP!

[da.bell]

Cool, just trying to make sure you got a good deal. Sounds like you did.