Bent Prop Advice

[Captainkurk72]

So while waxing the boat during its winter hydernation I noticed this "ding" on the prop blade. I did a little brass hammer work on it while attached but still not back to normal. Will this little bit of a bend in the blade be a issue? I know many will say buy a new 1433, fix the stock one and keep as a spare. I would but then the $650 for prop and puller this winter means I can't buy the much needed surf board and wakeboard. Or I buy puller and have fixed but not sure what a prop repair cost. Any advice from the experts out there would be appreciated. Does anyone have a used 1433?ImageUploadedByTapatalk1423772588.893020.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1423772620.600383.jpg


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[Greeko]

I had great success with a set of good Linesman pliers or Vise Grips and a piece of thin cardboard!

You essentially wrap the bend in the then cardboard so you don't mark up the prop face too much. Then with your eye just bend it back slowly until it looks pretty good to your eye. That ding isn't very bad but you should remedy it before starting the season with it! I would suggest taking the boat to a prop repair shop if you don't feel comfortable. They can pull it off of for you and everything. You should have a prop puller in your bag of tools. Never know when it will come in handy!

[JLG]

seeing you are in the mo area this would be close and they charge around $120-150 I think the last time I sent a prop to them. The turn around time is great and they do good work as I've sent a couple over the years to them. Here is a link:http://www.midwestpropeller.com/

I made a prop puller out of a steel 5 or 6 inch c type clamp for maybe $10. I cut the one end off and made U- shaped piece to slide around the shaft just like the ones they sell at wakemakers for $100+-. If you are handy and own a welder this is easy to do. I can try to post pics of it if needed.

[BCRider]

I'd say you need to invest in a prop puller regardless. As Greeko mentioned it's a required tool to have. Depending on the lake depths you are dealing with having a spare prop is always a good idea as well. I'd at least get the prop pulled and repaired.

[boardman74]

You will definitely feel that ding. Doesn't take much

[Smcqueen]

http://baumannprops.com/

Baumann props in Houston is well known in the gulf coast as the best. I had a similar bend on my stock prop. Bought a new 1235 and took the bent prop to baumanns. Turned it in a week, $125, better than new. Good to carry a spare. Buy the tool. Takes about 10 minutes to change.

[lee]

If you did not feel the vibration last year you will not feel it this year.

[Captainkurk72]

seeing you are in the mo area this would be close and they charge around $120-150 I think the last time I sent a prop to them. The turn around time is great and they do good work as I've sent a couple over the years to them. Here is a link:http://www.midwestpropeller.com/

I made a prop puller out of a steel 5 or 6 inch c type clamp for maybe $10. I cut the one end off and made U- shaped piece to slide around the shaft just like the ones they sell at wakemakers for $100+-. If you are handy and own a welder this is easy to do. I can try to post pics of it if needed.

Please post some pics. I know someone that can make one for me.

Thanks everyone for the prompt reply, ideas and advice. I am going pull the prop and have it repaired and then depending how bad the tax man is to me this year I will hopefully be buying a 1433.


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[JLG]

Here are some pics of the one I built it is a 6" clamp and I found one with a round type end that stays on the shaft when pulling. I have used this several times and works great. I doubt you will be able to pull a prop without a puller and will damage the shaft without one. You will need to tap lightly on the back of the prop with a soft hammer while tightening the clamp.

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[Greeko]

very ingenuitive. I just spend the 65$ and bought one pre made lol. Its saved me....at least twice a season lol

[Captainkurk72]

Where did you find one for $65? The cheapest I have found is $89.


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[SBM1234]

I have a used 1433 that I might be willing to part with.

[Captainkurk72]

I have a used 1433 that I might be willing to part with.

I am interested. I will PM you my phone number.


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[LOMOT2]

We have used Mazco Props in Fenton to repair our prop. www.mazcoprops.com

[JLG]

We have used Mazco Props in Fenton to repair our prop. www.mazcoprops.com

what are they charging for a 4 blade repair and is the turnaround time good? Never hurts to shop around