Propeller Unrepairable!

[Lucas Gan]

My two 26" propellers were sent to repair. Got bad news from the repair shop said only one is repairable, the other one need replace. The problem is they can not found the same one, which means it needs a two-propeller replacement. That is a pain!
What I can not understand is that the unrepairable propeller only had one blade bent but not very badly. No missing any metal. It still works but will vibrate when the engine over 800 rpm. How come it can not repair a bent blade? Any idea? Thanks.

 

[BruceK]

Maybe they had leached out? Who did you send them to?

 

[Lucas Gan]

The boatyard sent it to Steel Development.

 

[Chris_d]

The boatyard sent it to Steel Development.

I sent a couple of Duo props to them at the start of the year and for the first time in over 10 years they said unrepairable even though they had repaired worse in the past.
I had them send them back to me and I found some good ones elsewhere on Ebay, did wonder if it was just easier for them to sell new ones though.

 

[BruceK]

Try Castle Marine

 

[tico]

My experience with SD is that, good as they are, they tend to be conservative about repairs.
I found Streamlined Props to take a more pragmatic approach to repairs

 

[Lucas Gan]

I called Streamlined, they said 26" is too big for them to repair. So I am now searching anywhere can do big propeller repair.

 

[Chris_d]

My experience with SD is that, good as they are, they tend to be conservative about repairs.
I found Streamlined Props to take a more pragmatic approach to repairs

Yes I used to use them when they were based in Basingstoke as I could drop them off and they would repair anything, think I will be gong back to them next time.

 

[BruceK]

I called Streamlined, they said 26" is too big for them to repair. So I am now searching anywhere can do big propeller repair.

Try Castle Marine

 

[ICTM]

Give Hamble Propellers a call. I have found them to be very good.

 

[Timeless 2]

If your based in Shepperton Marina then you could easily drop off at Norris Marine in Isleworth and get their opinion. 20 minutes drive.

 

[bowler]

What he said. Carwyn is a top bloke.

Edit. Not sure why the quote didn't appear. What Bruce said. Castle Marine.

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[anpgr]

+1 for T.Norris - they are quite helpful - my prop was beyond repair due to de-zinc but they're making a new one

 

[Lucas Gan]

I am now at the Steel Development front door parking. Very nice owner. Just got the two propellers back. Trying to contact Castle Marine, Norris Marine, and FAL propellers in Scotland see if any luck.

 

[oldgit]

Or Invicta Marine in Chatham Historic Dockyard.,seriously 26" is toy prop to them.Drive down about 50 miles by M25.They repair barge and tug. Props and also the props on the Thames clippers.Chance to visit the dockyard as well.

 

[Lucas Gan]

Thanks. Will try all the shops you guys mentioned above.

 

[Praxinoscope]

Had excellent service from Castle Marine, Caernarfon, only a small outfit, but they seem to do a lot of big commercial work as well as small boat stuff, talk to Carwyn Williams.

 

[Lucas Gan]

Have sent video and photos to every shop. Invicta Marine said can fix it. That is good news as they are not too far from me. Will send the two propellers to him tomorrow. Thank you for all.

 

[bowler]

Result!

 

[volvopaul]

The boatyard sent it to Steel Development.

That’s why go collect it and take it to Hamble propellers , you should see the stuff they fix