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Wow, that ground came up quick!
Took a lovely trip to Priory Bay today and spent most of the day there anchored up, just watching the world go by (interesting little spot that). Left at 16.15 so low tide near enough, to head back to Hamble. Approaching Hamble Point at the same time those two cruise liners were coming out. Knew full well they were of course gonna be heading out via deep water channel but traffic was a bit busy so though I'd keep a little 'right' of my heading. Big mistake, HUGE!! Kept a close eye on depth gauge and slowed right down. All looked safe enough for a 3ft draught then SCRAPE!! From 1.5m to 0.8m in a blink! Note to self: must stick to what I've plotted. I plotted it for a reason and that was it!
Back to berth, took a look and yep, 3 blades bent! Nothing broken but I presume it still means a new prop. Hey ho, it's all experience I guess but God, I'm cross with myself :mad:
 
landlockedpirate said:
Wont need a new prop, send it to these guys. Less than £50 and back in under a week.

http://www.steeldevelopments.co.uk/

Don't worry we all do it, I have 3 props in my hall at the moment in various states of 'bent' :D
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"props in the hall"!!!!!!!!.........how on earth do you get away with that ????!!!!!!!!!...............(i,d have sleep UNDER the car !!!!!!)
 
I wouldnt worry, I had a mate who went through 4 gimble bearings on his outdrive in 6 months. No one could work out what the hell was going on until we spent a day out together. We headed for a shalllow cove and from behind I saw him trim his leg right up and I mean right up and motor on in!!!!!

He didnt realise the "Trailer" button was just for trailering and thought it worked just like an outboard :)

we all live and learn
 
STEVEDUNSTABLE said:
"props in the hall"!!!!!!!!.........how on earth do you get away with that ????!!!!!!!!!...............(i,d have sleep UNDER the car !!!!!!)
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They are cunningly disguised as post-modernism door stops :D

(When wifey first started boating I 'may' have told her that props were cheap and disposable. If she had any idea what the High Five holding open the garage door actually cost, I don't think she would be my wifey much longer ;) )

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lisilou said:
Wow, that ground came up quick!
Took a lovely trip to Priory Bay today and spent most of the day there anchored up, just watching the world go by (interesting little spot that). Left at 16.15 so low tide near enough, to head back to Hamble. Approaching Hamble Point at the same time those two cruise liners were coming out. Knew full well they were of course gonna be heading out via deep water channel but traffic was a bit busy so though I'd keep a little 'right' of my heading. Big mistake, HUGE!! Kept a close eye on depth gauge and slowed right down. All looked safe enough for a 3ft draught then SCRAPE!! From 1.5m to 0.8m in a blink! Note to self: must stick to what I've plotted. I plotted it for a reason and that was it!
Back to berth, took a look and yep, 3 blades bent! Nothing broken but I presume it still means a new prop. Hey ho, it's all experience I guess but God, I'm cross with myself :mad:
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Is that the first time you've best a prop? Amateur!! The new Lymington ferries at LWS sacrificed one of mine after only 2 hours of use :(

Steel developments can mend them if there is only 1/3 of the blade left!!! They work miracles.

Consider stainless cos they don't tell so easily when they touch lightly. Keep the ally ones as spares for when you stuff those and they're being mended :)
 
landlockedpirate said:
They are cunningly disguised as post-modernism door stops :D

(When wifey first started boating I 'may' have told her that props were cheap and disposable. If she had any idea what the High Five holding open the garage door actually cost, I don't think she would be my wifey much longer ;) )

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Ok, I'm a raggie. What does one of those things cost? It doesn't look all that big. :)

Mike
 
Its stainless so not cheap. They repair them so they have to be expensive . Guess from another raggie £700 - £800
 
Elessar said:
Is that the first time you've best a prop? Amateur!! The new Lymington ferries at LWS sacrificed one of mine after only 2 hours of use :(

Steel developments can mend them if there is only 1/3 of the blade left!!! They work miracles.

Consider stainless cos they don't tell so easily when they touch lightly. Keep the ally ones as spares for when you stuff those and they're being mended :)
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hmm..
yep s/s prop's wont bent as easily as ally.
but the leg will take all the impact instead.!
 
exfinnsailor said:
Its stainless so not cheap. They repair them so they have to be expensive . Guess from another raggie £700 - £800
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i have a s/s 5 blade from ron hill (usa).
they start around the 370$ mark +shipping and tax.

ron hill prop's have a special hud,so if you hit somthing they have a little bit more give built into them.
 
lisilou said:
Sorry if this is a stupid question but...why would stainless give you more acceleration over ally?

Lisa
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Not a stupid question, props are a bit of a dark art.

Its more to do with the construction, its a 5 blade prop, it gets a better 'grip' on the water and it has a vent system on the hub to allow you to tailor the prop slip to the boat.

Stainless is generally a better material for performance props, but as others have said, aluminium ones are more forgiving. Stick with aluminium, when you hit the bottom it will cost you £50, if you hit the bottom with a stainless one it could be a prop repair and a new outdrive leg (They don't crumple like aluminium so something else has to break instead).

I use either a 3 or 4 blade ally one for cruising.
 
along with slightly embarassed...

:( You'd think I would know what's driving my boat wouldn't you!! Apparently ours is stainless steel. So, out the water for a full and thorough check to see what damage HAS been done. Hopefully just the prop but could be an insurance job. :(:mad::o:(
 
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